Bill119th CongressFiled Jan 27, 2026Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 7247
Prison Libraries Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 27, 2026)
Prison Libraries Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to provide library services for incarcerated individuals.
What just happenedJan 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5](D-MO)Sponsor
42 cosponsors39 D1 R
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- Introduced in HouseJan 27, 2026
- Jan 27, 2026IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House