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One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2023

1/18/2024, 5:57 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 981

One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2023

This bill authorizes grants to support community-based reentry resources for previously incarcerated individuals who return to their communities.

First, the bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants for community-based nonprofit organizations to create community reentry centers.

Second, the bill authorizes DOJ to make grants for states, Indian tribes, and local governments to operate reentry services assistance hotlines.

Current Status of Bill HR 981

Bill HR 981 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2023. Bill HR 981 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2023.  Bill HR 981's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of February 10, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 981

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
8
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 981

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Potential Impact Areas

- Adult education and literacy
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Correctional facilities and imprisonment
- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Employee hiring
- Employment and training programs
- Family relationships
- Family services
- Financial literacy
- Food assistance and relief
- Health care coverage and access
- Higher education
- Housing and community development funding
- Lawyers and legal services
- Licensing and registrations
- Mental health
- Performance measurement
- Public housing
- Student aid and college costs
- Telephone and wireless communication
- Transportation costs
- Vocational and technical education
- Voting rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 981

One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2023
One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2023
To authorize implementation grants to community-based nonprofits to operate one-stop reentry centers.

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