Workforce Reentry Act

3/18/2025, 6:55 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1633

Bill 119 HR 1633, also known as the "Reentry Employment Opportunities Act," aims to amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to establish a grant program that will support and facilitate the reentry of individuals who have been incarcerated back into the workforce. The bill seeks to provide resources and assistance to help ex-offenders successfully reintegrate into society and find employment opportunities.

The grant program outlined in the bill will focus on providing job training, education, and support services to ex-offenders to help them develop the skills and qualifications necessary to secure employment. The program will also aim to connect ex-offenders with employers who are willing to give them a second chance and provide them with job opportunities.

By promoting the reentry of ex-offenders into the workforce, the bill aims to reduce recidivism rates, decrease the likelihood of individuals returning to prison, and ultimately contribute to safer communities. The bill emphasizes the importance of giving individuals who have served their time the opportunity to rebuild their lives and become productive members of society. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1633 seeks to address the challenges faced by ex-offenders in finding employment after their release and aims to provide them with the support and resources needed to successfully reintegrate into the workforce.

Current Status of Bill HR 1633

Bill HR 1633 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 26, 2025. Bill HR 1633 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 26, 2025.  Bill HR 1633's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 26, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1633

Total Number of Sponsors
3
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
3
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1633

Primary Policy Focus

Labor and Employment

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1633

To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to codify a grant program to promote and assist in the reentry of ex-offenders into the workforce.To amend the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to codify a grant program to promote and assist in the reentry of ex-offenders into the workforce.
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