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RepublicanBill · H.R. 5152· House(119-HR-5152)

BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025

Rep. Moore
Age: 60 years
Alabama
Introduced
9/4/2025
Last activity
9/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Barry Moore
Cosponsors
Republican - 6Democrat - 17
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025 requires the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide a photo identification release card to U.S. citizen prisoners being released from federal custody. These cards must meet REAL ID Act minimum standards and remain valid for at least 18 months. The Director must also work with States to allow these cards to be used to get state identification. Additionally, federal agencies and specific programs must accept these cards as proof of identity. Finally, the Attorney General will provide guidance to States regarding similar ID cards for state prisoners.

Yes· 3 of 15

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8

    Crucial for low-income individuals to access SNAP and Medicaid upon release.

  • Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7

    Facilitates access to VA benefits for those exiting federal custody.

  • Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7

    Facilitates access to Medicaid and Medicare by providing necessary proof of identity upon release.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-2

    The bill specifically limits issuance to prisoners who are citizens of the United States.