House Bill 4797
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Restoring Access Through Identification Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Oct 22, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4797
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Restoring Access Through Identification Act
This bill revises an existing requirement for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to help prisoners obtain identification documents during the prerelease planning process.
Specifically, the bill requires such documents be provided at no cost to prisoners. Additionally, the BOP must notify prisoners if it cannot obtain such documents.
October 22, 2019
11/15/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
10/22/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
10/22/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:47 AM