119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 8761


To amend title 18, United States Code, to direct the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to maintain a photographic directory of Federal prisoners, and for other purposes.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 12, 2026

Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

A BILL

To amend title 18, United States Code, to direct the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to maintain a photographic directory of Federal prisoners, and for other purposes.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,

SECTION 1. Short title.

This Act may be cited as the “Photographing Incarcerated Criminals To Update Records and Evidence Act” or the “PICTURE Act”.

SEC. 2. Photographic directory of Federal prisoners.

(a) In general.—Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following:

Ҥ 4015. Photographic directory of Federal prisoners

“The Director of the Bureau of Prisons shall maintain a photographic directory that includes a photograph of each prisoner in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons, with an uncovered and unobstructed view of the face of the prisoner.”.

(b) Clerical amendment.—The table of sections for chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code is amended by adding at the end the following:


“4015. Photographic directory of Federal prisoners.”.