What does United States House Bill HR 7247 do?

HR 7247: Prison Libraries Act of 2026

When was United States House Bill HR 7247 introduced?

HR 7247 was introduced on Jan 27, 2026.

What's the current status of United States House Bill HR 7247?

The latest action on HR 7247 by the House was: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. on Jan 27, 2026.

Who introduced United States House Bill HR 7247?

HR 7247 was introduced by Shontel M. Brown.

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HR 7247

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Prison Libraries Act of 2026

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Shontel M. Brown
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(D - Representative for District 11 in OH)
Valerie P. Foushee
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(D - Representative for District 4 in NC)
Terri A. Sewell
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(D - Representative for District 7 in AL)
Rep. Simon, Lateefah
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Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick, Sheila
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Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
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Rep. Scott, David
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Rep. Case, Ed
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Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy"
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Rep. Fields, Cleo
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Rep. Tlaib, Rashida
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Rep. Thanedar, Shri
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Rep. Thompson, Bennie G.
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Rep. McIver, LaMonica
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Rep. Evans, Dwight
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Rep. Lee, Summer L.
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Rep. Crockett, Jasmine
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Rep. Johnson, Julie
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Rep. DelBene, Suzan K.
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Rep. Randall, Emily
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes
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Jan 27, 2026 | House
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7247
https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7247/text

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