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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 8761

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

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Unlikely to pass

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

2 milestones2 actions
May 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

May 12, 2026

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

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News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

PICTURE Act

Bill NumberHR 8761
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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