H.R. 7247 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Prison Libraries Act of 2026

To establish a program to make grants for the establishment of prison libraries.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5] Introduced January 27, 2026 Cosponsors 40 (39 D, 1 R) Latest action January 27, 2026

Summary

Prison Libraries Act of 2026
This bill directs the Department of Justice to establish a grant program to provide library services for incarcerated individuals.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jan 27, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Jan 27, 2026 Introduced in House

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