The One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2020
United States116th CongressHR-8161House of Representatives
Updated: Dec 9, 2020
Summary
The One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2020 This bill authorizes grants to connect offenders transitioning from prisons or jails to the community with local reentry services. The Department of Justice (DOJ) may award grants to community-based nonprofits for community reentry centers. The centers must provide comprehensive services tailored to meet the needs of individuals returning to a particular community. These services may include, for example, help with finding employment and applying for public benefits. Additionally, DOJ must evaluate this program. DOJ may also award grants to states and localities for toll-free hotlines that direct callers to local reentry services. DOJ must also develop best practices for setting up these hotlines.
Bill texts
Timeline
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7004-7005)
House of Representatives
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Senate