HR7247Referred to Committee

Prison Libraries Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-01-27
Introduced
27
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Emanuel Cleaver
Emanuel Cleaver
Democrat · MO · Representative
Votes with party: 99.1% (527 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (27)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-01-27

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would require federal prisons to maintain and fund library services with books, educational materials, and legal resources for incarcerated people. The law aims to improve access to information that helps inmates prepare for release, pursue education, and understand their legal rights while serving their sentences.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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