PREP Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Sep 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 10543, titled the "Promoting Reentry through Education in Prisons Act of 2026" (PREP Act), proposes to establish a new Office of Prison Education within the Bureau of Prisons. This office would be responsible for improving and standardizing educational programs for individuals in federal prisons. Its functions would include creating partnerships with education providers, offering programs like adult literacy, vocational training, and postsecondary education, and serving as a resource for research and best practices.
The bill aims to affect individuals incarcerated in federal correctional facilities by increasing their access to quality education. It also seeks to provide training and technical assistance to state and local correctional institutions to help them improve their own education programs. The findings section of the bill highlights statistics on recidivism and employment rates, suggesting that education in prisons can lead to better outcomes for individuals and potential cost savings for the corrections system.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to committees, including the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It was then sent to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. The next steps would involve further consideration by the subcommittee and potentially the full committees, followed by votes in the House and then a similar process in the Senate if it passes the House.
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Timeline
30 Sep 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10543 do?
- This bill, H.R. 10543, titled the "Promoting Reentry through Education in Prisons Act of 2026" (PREP Act), proposes to establish a new Office of Prison Education within the Bureau of Prisons. This office would be responsible for improving and standardizing educational programs for individuals in federal prisons. Its functions would include creating partnerships with education providers, offering programs like adult literacy, vocational training, and postsecondary education, and serving as a resource for research and best practices. The bill aims to affect individuals incarcerated in federal correctional facilities by increasing their access to quality education. It also seeks to provide training and technical assistance to state and local correctional institutions to help them improve their own education programs. The findings section of the bill highlights statistics on recidivism and employment rates, suggesting that education in prisons can lead to better outcomes for individuals and potential cost savings for the corrections system. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives and has been referred to committees, including the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. It was then sent to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. The next steps would involve further consideration by the subcommittee and potentially the full committees, followed by votes in the House and then a similar process in the Senate if it passes the House.
- Has H.R. 10543 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10543. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10543?
- H.R. 10543 was sponsored by Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4] (D-PA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10543?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. (30 Sep 2026).
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