A Democratic bill with 8 Democratic cosponsors · See all 8 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Read for Reentry Act of 2026. It requires the Comptroller General of the United States to conduct a study on libraries and library services offered in State and Federal prisons. The study must be completed and submitted as a report to Congress not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of the Act. The report must describe library services, identify funding sources, and include demographic information of incarcerated individuals in prisons that offer these services. Additionally, the study must identify prison recidivism rates, parole compliance rates, workforce placement, and disciplinary infractions for individuals in prisons offering library services.
Yes
- Scored +3
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The bill increases transparency by requiring a GAO study on prison library services and their outcomes.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 requires a study on State and Federal prison libraries, which could benefit the public and lawmakers by providing clear information on how these libraries are funded and what services they offer under Section 2(1) and Section 2(2).
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Section 2(3) through Section 2(7) could benefit the public by gathering detailed data on demographics, recidivism rates, parole compliance, workforce placement, and disciplinary infractions, allowing us to hold officials accountable by seeing if these library services actually help people.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline potential negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The bill increases transparency by requiring a GAO study on prison library services and their outcomes.
- 9/24/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 7/30/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Ed CaseDemocrat · Hawaii
Emanuel CleaverDemocrat · Missouri
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Sydney Kamlager-DoveDemocrat · California
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida