Read for Reentry Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 9
- Latest action
- Jul 30, 2026
What it does
The Read for Reentry Act of 2026 would require the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study within one year of enactment on library services in state and federal prisons. The study would examine the availability and funding of prison library services, collect demographic and incarceration data on individuals who use these services, and assess outcomes such as recidivism, parole compliance, workforce placement, and disciplinary infractions among incarcerated individuals with access to libraries. The GAO would submit a report to Congress with findings and any additional relevant information determined by the Comptroller General. The bill affects state and federal prison…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
Committee (Current step)
Floor (Not started)
Law (Not started)
What moved
Who is involved
Sponsors
The lawmakers who put their names on it, lead sponsors first.
Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.