What does Preamble of PICTURE Act do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code. The proposed amendment directs the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to maintain a photographic directory of Federal prisoners. The bill includes provisions for 'other purposes' not further detailed in this section.

What does SHORT TITLE. of PICTURE Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Photographing Incarcerated Criminals To Update Records and Evidence Act.

What does PHOTOGRAPHIC DIRECTORY OF FEDERAL PRISONERS. of PICTURE Act do?

This section amends Chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code. It adds Section 4015, requiring the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to maintain a photographic directory of Federal prisoners. The directory must include a photograph of each prisoner with an uncovered and unobstructed view of their face. The table of sections for chapter 301 of title 18, United States Code is amended to include the new section 4015.

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PICTURE Act

Last updated: 5/12/2026 · Introduced: 5/12/2026

Author: Scott Perry (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill mandates the Bureau of Prisons to create and maintain a photographic directory of all federal prisoners.
This directory will require a clear, unobstructed photograph of each prisoner's face.
The bill amends Title 18 of the United States Code to formally establish this photographic directory requirement.

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