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Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026

5/13/2026, 5:10 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8325

H.R. 8325, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 16, 2026, aims to mandate an independent review process concerning the prohibition of books within Bureau of Prisons facilities, along with other unspecified objectives outlined in the text of the bill.

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Current Status of Bill HR 8325

Bill HR 8325 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2026. Bill HR 8325 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 16, 2026.  Bill HR 8325's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 16, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8325

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8325

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8325

To require an independent review process for the prohibition of books at Bureau of Prisons facilities, and for other purposes.
To require an independent review process for the prohibition of books at Bureau of Prisons facilities, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8325

Emanuel Cleaver
Emanuel Cleaver
MissouriDemocrat

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