H.R.4797: Restoring Access Through Identification Act

Overview

The Restoring Access Through Identification Act (H.R. 4797) would require the Bureau of Prisons to help Federal prisoners who are being released to obtain an appropriate ID to facilitate their reentry into society at no cost to the prisoner.

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Priority

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Bill Number

H.R.4797

Date Introduced

October 22, 2019

Committee

House Judiciary Committee

Bill Status

Introduced or Prefiled

Sponsor

Rep. Mark Takano

Co Sponsors