United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 15 D · 7 R cosponsors

HR 5152 — BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 42% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 22 sponsors

    1 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (15 D · 7 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to issue identification cards to released prisoners.

The bill mandates that the Bureau of Prisons provide photo identification release cards to U.S. citizens being released from federal custody. These cards must meet specific standards and facilitate access to state IDs and various federal programs.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may help formerly incarcerated individuals establish identity to access jobs and benefits.

Bill Text

Sections of law this bill changes

1 section in 1 law

From the bill's own amending language, matched to the official United States Code (current through Public Law 119-121).

Bureau of prisons · 18 U.S.C. ch. 303 1 section
  • § 4042 Duties of Bureau of Prisons Amends

    18 U.S.C. § 4042

    The law today

    (a) In General.— The Bureau of Prisons, under the direction of the Attorney General, shall— (1) have charge of the management and regulation of all Federal penal and correctional institutions; (2) provide suitable quarters and provide for the safekeeping, care, and subsistence of all persons charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States, or held as witnesses or otherwise; (3) provide for the protection, instruction, and discipline of all persons charged with or convicted of offenses against the United States; (4) provide technical assistance to State, tribal, and local governments in the improvement of their correctional systems; (5) provide notice of release of prisoners in accordance with subsections (b) and (c); (6) establish prerelease planning procedures that help prisoners— (A) apply for Federal and State benefits upon release (including Social Security benefits, and veterans’ benefits); (B) obtain identification, including a social security card, driver’s license or other official photo identification, and a birth certificate; and (C) secure such identification and benefits prior to release from a sentence to a term of imprisonment in a Federal prison or if the individual was not sentenced to a term of imprisonment in a Federal prison, prior to release from a sentence to a term of community confinement, subject to any limitations in law; and (7) establish reentry planning procedures that include providing Federal prisoners with information in the following areas: (A) Health and nutrition. (B) Employment. (C) Literacy and education. (D) Personal finance and consumer skills. (E) Community resources. (F) Personal growth and development. (G) Release requirements and procedures. (b) Notice of Release of Prisoners.— (1) At least 5 days prior to the date on which a prisoner described in paragraph (3) is to be released on supervised release, or, in the case of a prisoner on supervised release, at least 5 days prior to the date on which the prisoner changes residence to a new jurisdiction, written notice of the release or change of residence shall be provided to the chief law enforcement officers of each State, tribal, and local jurisdiction in which the prisoner will reside. Notice prior to release shall be provided by the Director of the Bureau of Prisons. Notice concerning a change of residence following release shall be provided by the probation officer responsible for the supervision of the released prisoner, or in a manner specified by the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts. The notice requirements under this subsection do not apply in relation to a prisoner being protected under chapter 224. (2) A notice under paragraph (1) shall disclose— (A) the prisoner’s name; (B) the prisoner’s criminal history, including a description of the offense of which the prisoner was convicted; and (C) any restrictions on conduct or other conditions to the release of the prisoner that are imposed by law, the sentencing court, or the Bureau of Prisons or any other Federal agency. (3) A prisoner is described in this paragraph if the prisoner was convicted of— (A) a drug trafficking crime, as that term is defined in section 924(c)(2); or (B) a crime of violence (as defined in section 924(c)(3)). (c) Notice of Sex Offender Release.— (1) In the case of a person described in paragraph (3), or any other person in a category specified by the Attorney General, who is released from prison or sentenced to probation, notice shall be provided to— (A) the chief law enforcement officer of each State, tribal, and local jurisdiction in which the person will reside; and (B) a State, tribal, or local agency responsible for the receipt or maintenance of sex offender registration information in the State, tribal, or local jurisdiction in which the person will reside. The notice requirements under this subsection do not apply in relation to a person being protected under chapter 224. (2) Notice provided under pa...

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The bill adds requirements for the Bureau of Prisons to issue identification documents to prisoners being released from Federal custody.

  • Section 4042 of title 18, United States Code

    Identification Documents.--Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of the BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025, the Director shall issue a photo identification release card that meets the minimum standards under section 202(b) of the REAL ID Act of 2005 (49 U.S.C. 30301(b) note) to each prisoner who is a citizen of the United States and is being released from custody from a facility of the Bureau of Prisons.

    This requires the Bureau of Prisons to issue photo identification release cards to former prisoners.

  • Section 4042 of title 18, United States Code

    A photo identification release card shall be valid for not less than 18 months after the date on which the prisoner to whom the card is issued is released from custody.

    This establishes a validity period for the issued identification cards.

  • Section 4042 of title 18, United States Code

    The Director shall negotiate with each State to establish a system under which a prisoner may use a photo identification release card to obtain identification from the State.

    This mandates the Director to work with states to allow the photo ID to be used for obtaining state identification.

  • Section 4042 of title 18, United States Code

    A photo identification release card shall be accepted as proof of the identity of the former prisoner to whom the card relates for purposes of-- (A) the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance benefits program established under title II of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 401 et seq.); (B) the Medicaid program established under title XIX of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq.); (C) the Medicare program established under title XVIII of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395 et seq.); ... (L) any requirement for an individual to present an identification document to obtain entry into a Federal building.

    This ensures that the identification cards will be accepted in various federal programs and for entry into federal buildings.

  • Section 4042 of title 18, United States Code

    Not later than one year after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Attorney General shall issue guidance for States regarding the issuance of photo identification release cards for prisoners being released from custody of a correctional facility of the State.

    This requires the Attorney General to provide guidance to states on how to issue similar identification cards.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 5152?
HR 5152 is sponsored by Moore, Barry (Republican), Conaway, Herbert C. (Democratic), Bacon, Don (Republican), Rose, John W. (Republican), Harris, Mark (Republican), Van Drew, Jefferson (Republican), Guest, Michael (Republican), Rutherford, John H. (Republican), Fields, Cleo (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" (Democratic), Jackson, Jonathan L. (Democratic), Thanedar, Shri (Democratic), Simon, Lateefah (Democratic), Watson Coleman, Bonnie (Democratic), Dean, Madeleine (Democratic), McBath, Lucy (Democratic), Vindman, Eugene Simon (Democratic), Tran, Derek (Democratic), Lee, Susie (Democratic), Tlaib, Rashida (Democratic), and Neguse, Joe (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 5152?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced September 04, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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