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District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act
2/26/2025, 6:53 AM
Summary of Bill HR 806
The purpose of this bill is to improve communication and coordination between the Bureau of Prisons and the District of Columbia government. By sharing this information, the Mayor of the District of Columbia can better prepare for the reentry of individuals into the community, including providing necessary support services and resources to help them successfully reintegrate.
The bill does not specify any additional requirements or obligations for the Mayor of the District of Columbia, but rather focuses on enhancing information sharing between the two entities. This legislation is intended to promote public safety and support the successful reentry of individuals into society after their time in the Bureau of Prisons. Overall, Bill 119 HR 806 seeks to facilitate collaboration between the Bureau of Prisons and the District of Columbia government to ensure a smoother transition for individuals returning to the community.
Congressional Summary of HR 806
District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act
This bill requires that the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) periodically provide the District of Columbia (DC) with information about individuals who are serving sentences in a BOP facility for DC felony convictions. (Generally, an individual who is convicted of a felony under DC laws serves the prison term in a BOP facility.)
Every 90 days, BOP must provide DC with each individual's name, age, inmate registration number assigned by BOP, and scheduled release date, as well as the facility where the individual is housed.
The information may be disclosed to (1) DC government agencies that are not law enforcement agencies; (2) legal representatives of incarcerated individuals, and (3) organizations that provide legal representation in criminal matters or in matters related to the reentry of formerly incarcerated individuals into their communities.
