Requires the Bureau of Prisons to issue identification cards to U.S. citizens being released from federal custody.
The BOP Release Card ID Act of 2025 mandates the Bureau of Prisons to issue photo identification release cards to U.S. citizens being released from federal custody. These cards must meet the minimum standards under the REAL ID Act of 2005. The Director of the Bureau of Prisons must negotiate with each state to establish a system allowing prisoners to use these cards to obtain state identification. The cards will be valid for at least 18 months after the prisoner's release.
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