Posts - Bill - HR 5152 BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025
house 09/04/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to ensure that individuals released from federal prison receive official photo identification upon their release, helping them access essential services and reintegrate more easily into society. This legislation directs the Bureau of Prisons to provide these IDs and encourages cooperation with states and federal programs.
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HR 5152 - BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025
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left-leaning 09/04/2025
Giving folks a real ID on release? Finally, a step toward breaking the cycle, not just locking it tighter.
left-leaning 09/04/2025
ID cards for formerly incarcerated folks? It’s about dignity, not just bureaucracy.
right-leaning 09/04/2025
Helping ex-cons get ID? Sure, but personal responsibility shouldn’t get lost in the shuffle.
right-leaning 09/04/2025
Giving out release IDs might ease the paperwork, but it doesn’t erase past mistakes.
right-leaning 09/04/2025
ID’s for prisoners leaving custody? Fine, but don’t expect this to fix all the underlying problems overnight.
moderate 09/04/2025
It’s a small fix with a big potential payoff. Let’s see if Washington can get it right.
moderate 09/04/2025
A simple card could mean a job, a home, or just plain survival — seems like a smart bet.
moderate 09/04/2025
If you want to cut recidivism, start with an ID, not a lecture.
left-leaning 09/04/2025
Because everyone deserves a second chance, even if society doesn’t always send the memo.