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Supporting Ex-Offender Reentry into the Workforce

This act aims to help individuals who have served their sentences re-enter society by providing access to vocational training and job opportunities. Through this program, citizens with a criminal past will have a better chance of finding stable employment, which can reduce the risk of re-offending and improve community safety.
Key points
Establishes a grant program to support organizations assisting ex-offenders in finding employment.
Funds vocational training, counseling, and job placement services for individuals after incarceration.
Prioritizes programs that partner with businesses and offer training in in-demand occupations.
Requires organizations applying for grants to submit action plans and measure program effectiveness.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1633
Sponsor: Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Process start date: 2025-02-26