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House bill · H.R. 7247 (119th Congress)

Prison Libraries Act of 2026

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 20, 2026

Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver (U.S. Representative, MO-5, Democratic)

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Summary

Would establish a federal grant program to fund library services in prisons intended to support reintegration, reduce recidivism, and increase educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

40

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  • Democratic37
  • Republican1

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Full history

  1. Jul 20, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jan 27, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Jan 27, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House

  4. Jan 27, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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