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Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026

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The Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026 requires the Bureau of Prisons to establish an independent Publication Review Committee to oversee decisions to prohibit books at federal prison facilities. The committee must include at least five members, including the Federal Prison Ombudsman, a professional librarian, an incarcerated individual, and a First Amendment law expert. Books may only be prohibited if the Director submits a written request with detailed justification and the committee approves it, and the committee is prohibited from banning books solely to eliminate disfavored viewpoints or content. The bill also requires annual reporting to Congress on all book prohibitions and appeals.

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Bill details

Congress
119
Bill type
hr
Introduced
April 16, 2026
Sponsor
Emanuel CleaverDMO
Last action
April 16, 2026— Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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