PICTURE Act
The PICTURE Act requires the Bureau of Prisons to maintain a photographic directory for all federal prisoners. This directory must include a clear, unobstructed photo of each prisoner's face. The bill amends existing federal law to establish this requirement for record-keeping purposes.
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in committee
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Introduction
May 2026
Committee Review
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Introduced May 12, 2026
Last action May 12, 2026
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May 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
May 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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