S. 4320 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

Prison Libraries Act of 2026

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

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] Introduced April 16, 2026 Cosponsors 4 (4 D) Latest action April 16, 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. Apr 16, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Apr 16, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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