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Support for Returning Citizens in District of Columbia

This new act aims to facilitate the reintegration of individuals released from federal prisons who are from the District of Columbia. It enables D.C. authorities to receive key information about these individuals, allowing for better preparation of support services. This information will be protected and shared only for reintegration purposes, not with law enforcement.
Key points
District of Columbia authorities will regularly receive data on D.C. residents being released from federal prisons, including their name, age, facility, and release date.
This information will be used to coordinate support for returning citizens, for example, by organizations assisting with post-incarceration reintegration.
The data is strictly protected and cannot be shared with D.C. law enforcement agencies or disclosed outside the D.C. government, except to legal counsel and organizations supporting reintegration.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_806
Sponsor: Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Process start date: 2025-01-28
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_806.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-01-28.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • District of Columbia authorities will regularly receive data on D.C. residents being released from federal prisons, including their name, age, facility, and release date.
  • This information will be used to coordinate support for returning citizens, for example, by organizations assisting with post-incarceration reintegration.
  • The data is strictly protected and cannot be shared with D.C. law enforcement agencies or disclosed outside the D.C. government, except to legal counsel and organizations supporting reintegration.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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