May 12, 2026
Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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.
Section 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the Photographing Incarcerated Criminals To Update Records and Evidence Act
or the PICTURE Act
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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:
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: