HR 8325
Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 2:57 AM
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Bill overview
The Rehabilitation Through Reading Act of 2026 aims to improve the process for deciding which books are available in Bureau of Prisons facilities. Currently, the Director of the Bureau of Prisons can prohibit books without a thorough review. This bill establishes a Publication Review Committee comprised of experts to evaluate requests to ban books and allows incarcerated individuals to appeal these decisions. The committee’s decisions will prioritize protecting access to information and preventing bans based on viewpoint or content.
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