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          <text>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;New Pathways Act&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This bill revises existing requirements for the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to help prisoners obtain identification documents prior to their release.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;With respect to U.S. citizens, the BOP must obtain and provide a Social Security card, a proof of U.S. citizenship document, and a photo identification card.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;With respect to noncitizens, the BOP must help obtain proof of lawful status and, if applicable, an employment authorization document.&lt;/p&gt;</text>
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        <title>To amend the Second Chance Act of 2007 to require identification for returning citizens, and for other purposes.</title>
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