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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
40
Cosponsors
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Emanuel Cleaver
Emanuel Cleaver
Democrat · MO · Representative
Votes with party: 98.9% (645 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (40)

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-01-27

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Plain-English Summary

Prison Libraries Act of 2026 This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to provide library services for incarcerated individuals.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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