Housing and Reentry Support Grants for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals.
This bill establishes the Returning Home Act, creating a federal grant program to help individuals successfully reenter society after incarceration. The program provides up to 24 months of rental assistance, covering housing costs and security deposits, along with essential supportive services like job training and mental health care. It authorizes $100 million annually to reduce homelessness and facilitate stable reintegration for those released from correctional facilities.
Key points
Establishes a $100 million annual grant program for housing assistance and supportive services for individuals released from prisons, jails, or halfway houses.
Provides up to 24 months of rental assistance and stipends for family members hosting the individual (at least 60% of grant funds must be used for rental aid).
Offers financial incentives to landlords to encourage them to rent to program participants, including funds for potential property damage mitigation.
Funds crucial supportive services such as housing counseling, job placement, substance abuse treatment, and pre-release planning.
Status:
Introduced
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