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BillHR 8325 · 119

Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 16, 2026
Cosponsors
0
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 16, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to provide access to books and reading materials for people in prison, aiming to promote rehabilitation through reading. Requires participating prisons to create reading programs and track their effectiveness.

Sponsored By

Emanuel Cleaver
Democrat · Missouri · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 16, 2026
  3. Apr 16, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects people incarcerated in federal prisons, providing them with access to reading materials and programs that may help with their rehabilitation and reentry into society. It also impacts prison administrators, who would be responsible for implementing and overseeing these reading programs.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
1backer
  • Democratic1
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicSafety & Crime
CommitteeCommittee on the Judiciary
IntroducedApr 16, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Subjects
  • Safety

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.