PICTURE Act
Federal Prisons: Photo Directory of Inmates
The PICTURE Act is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
Most bills introduced by one person without many partners do not make it through the long lawmaking process. This bill has not yet been discussed by a committee.
Key Points
- This bill requires the Bureau of Prisons to keep a collection of photos for every person in federal prison.
- Each photo must show the prisoner's face clearly. Nothing can be covering or blocking their face in these pictures.
- The plan aims to help law enforcement keep better records and have clear evidence of who is in the federal prison system.
- If passed, this rule would apply to all federal prisons across the United States.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
PICTURE Act
Data Sources
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