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Prison Libraries Act of 2026

5/12/2026, 8:36 PM

Summary of Bill S 4320

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress with the designation S. 4320 on April 16, 2026, aims to create a program for providing grants to establish library facilities in prisons.

Current Status of Bill S 4320

Bill S 4320 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 16, 2026. Bill S 4320 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 16, 2026.  Bill S 4320's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 16, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4320

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
4
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4320

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4320

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

Comments

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Tobias Douglas

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2 months ago

This bill helps inmates access books, education, and rehabilitation. Everyone benefits from it.