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To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Ex-Offender Activities for fiscal year 2024.
12/15/2023, 3:56 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1926
Bill 118 hr 1926, also known as the "Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Ex-Offender Activities Funding Limitation Act," aims to place restrictions on the availability of funds for the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration's programs for ex-offenders for the fiscal year 2024.
The bill seeks to limit the amount of funding that can be allocated towards programs and initiatives aimed at assisting individuals with criminal records in finding employment and reintegrating into society. This limitation is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively, and that the Department of Labor is held accountable for how these funds are being spent.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to place restrictions on funding for ex-offender programs in order to prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars and ensure that resources are being directed towards programs that are proven to be effective in helping individuals with criminal records find employment and successfully reenter society. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that limiting funding for ex-offender programs could have negative consequences, such as increasing recidivism rates and making it more difficult for individuals with criminal records to find stable employment. They believe that investing in programs that support ex-offenders is crucial for reducing crime rates and promoting rehabilitation. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1926 raises important questions about how taxpayer dollars are being allocated towards programs for ex-offenders and the impact that funding limitations could have on individuals seeking to rebuild their lives after serving time in prison. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential consequences of this bill before making a decision on its passage.
The bill seeks to limit the amount of funding that can be allocated towards programs and initiatives aimed at assisting individuals with criminal records in finding employment and reintegrating into society. This limitation is intended to ensure that taxpayer dollars are being used efficiently and effectively, and that the Department of Labor is held accountable for how these funds are being spent.
Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to place restrictions on funding for ex-offender programs in order to prevent misuse of taxpayer dollars and ensure that resources are being directed towards programs that are proven to be effective in helping individuals with criminal records find employment and successfully reenter society. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that limiting funding for ex-offender programs could have negative consequences, such as increasing recidivism rates and making it more difficult for individuals with criminal records to find stable employment. They believe that investing in programs that support ex-offenders is crucial for reducing crime rates and promoting rehabilitation. Overall, Bill 118 hr 1926 raises important questions about how taxpayer dollars are being allocated towards programs for ex-offenders and the impact that funding limitations could have on individuals seeking to rebuild their lives after serving time in prison. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential consequences of this bill before making a decision on its passage.
Congressional Summary of HR 1926
This bill limits FY2024 funding for the Employment and Training Administration's Reintegration of Ex-Offenders program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1926
Bill HR 1926 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1926 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 29, 2023. Bill HR 1926's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of March 29, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1926
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1926
Primary Policy Focus
Labor and EmploymentAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1926
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Ex-Offender Activities for fiscal year 2024.
To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Ex-Offender Activities for fiscal year 2024.
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