HR9986Referred to Committee
To require a GAO study on State and Federal prison libraries, and for other purposes.
Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber4
Passed Both5
Signed into Law119th
Congress
2026-07-30
Introduced
5
Cosponsors
HR
ⓘType
Sponsor
Rick Larsen
Democrat · WA · Representative
Votes with party: 97.6% (620 recorded votes)
Full profile: /officials/L000560
Source: Congress.gov · FEC
Cosponsors (5)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
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Committee Activity
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- House Committee on the JudiciaryReferred To · 2026-07-30
Plain-English Summary
The Government Accountability Office would be required to study how prison libraries operate in both state and federal prisons, examining their resources, staffing, and how they serve incarcerated people. This research would help lawmakers understand what prison libraries currently offer and identify any gaps in services that might affect inmates' access to legal materials, education, and rehabilitation programs.
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