Bills · HR 5152
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5152Crime and Law Enforcement
BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 4· LAST ACTION SEP 4
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22BIPARTISAN
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because obtaining a valid photo ID is often a major challenge for individuals re-entering society after prison. Without an ID, it's extremely difficult to find housing, secure employment, open a bank account, access healthcare, or apply for government benefits, which can significantly hinder successful reintegration and increase the likelihood of returning to criminal activity. By providing a federally recognized ID immediately upon release, this bill aims to remove a critical barrier to re-entry.
If this bill becomes law, former federal prisoners will have a much smoother path to accessing basic necessities and integrating back into their communities, potentially reducing recidivism and improving public safety. If it doesn't pass, many individuals released from federal prisons will continue to face the initial struggle of proving their identity, prolonging their difficulty in re-establishing themselves and accessing crucial support systems.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Bureau of Prisons must issue a photo identification release card that meets REAL ID Act standards to U.S. citizen prisoners being released from federal custody within 180 days of the law's enactment.
This ensures former prisoners have a standardized, widely recognized ID immediately upon release, which is crucial for re-entry.
PROVISION 02
The photo identification release card must be valid for at least 18 months after the prisoner's date of release.
This provides a reasonable timeframe for individuals to use the temporary ID while working to obtain a permanent state ID.
PROVISION 03
The Director of the Bureau of Prisons must negotiate with each State to establish a system allowing the federal release card to be used to obtain a state identification card.
This provision aims to bridge the gap between the federal temporary ID and permanent state identification, streamlining the process.
PROVISION 04
The federal release card must be accepted as proof of identity for numerous federal programs and agencies, including Social Security, Medicaid, SNAP, and for entry into Federal buildings.
This ensures former prisoners can access critical social services and government resources without immediate identification barriers.
PROVISION 05
The Attorney General must issue guidance to states on how they can issue similar photo ID cards to people being released from state correctional facilities.
This extends the benefit of immediate ID provision to those released from state prisons, promoting broader re-entry support.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 22
R· Alabama
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
31
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 54%
DEM 16 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 4
Introduced in House
SEP 4
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5152
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 4, 2025
Last actionSep 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 4, 2025
House BillHR 5152Crime and Law Enforcement
BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 4, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 4, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
22
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
