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Bill introduced in Congress — not yet passed by either chamber, and not law.

BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025

Key claim: The BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025 (HR5152) would address identification-card issuance for individuals released from Bureau of Prisons custody and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

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(HR5152 · 119th Congress) Latest action (2025-09-04): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Why this matters

Lack of government-issued identification at the moment of release is a well-documented barrier to employment, housing, banking, and public benefits for people leaving federal custody. A statutory framework for BOP release ID cards would directly affect the practical ability of returning citizens to exercise rights and access services in the immediate post-release window, complementing other reentry measures on credentialing, transportation, and record relief.

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BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025
Stage: introduced · congress · 04-sep-2025

The BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025 (HR5152) would address identification-card issuance for individuals released from Bureau of Prisons custody and has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.

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External: congress:119-hr-5152:introduced

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