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Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2669| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2023
Emanuel Cleaver

Emanuel Cleaver

Democratic Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (8)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023 This bill expands job training and education programs in correctional facilities. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Bureau of Prisons to provide additional support for occupational education and training programs. The bill requires an annual report that (1) includes a list of programs receiving funding; and (2) analyzes the efficacy of these programs in providing incarcerated workers with valuable job skills, improving their quality of life, and increasing their job prospects upon release. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2029 grant programs for (1) evaluating and improving educational methods at prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities; (2) offender reentry demonstration projects; and (3) career training demonstration projects. The bill also increases the number of prison work pilot projects that may be designated by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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Timeline
Feb 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-508
Introduced in Senate
Apr 18, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-508
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 18, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-508: Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023

Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-2669| House 
| Updated: 4/18/2023
Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023 This bill expands job training and education programs in correctional facilities. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Bureau of Prisons to provide additional support for occupational education and training programs. The bill requires an annual report that (1) includes a list of programs receiving funding; and (2) analyzes the efficacy of these programs in providing incarcerated workers with valuable job skills, improving their quality of life, and increasing their job prospects upon release. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes through FY2029 grant programs for (1) evaluating and improving educational methods at prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities; (2) offender reentry demonstration projects; and (3) career training demonstration projects. The bill also increases the number of prison work pilot projects that may be designated by the Bureau of Justice Assistance.
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Timeline
Feb 16, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-508
Introduced in Senate
Apr 18, 2023
Introduced in House
Apr 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 16, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-508
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 18, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • April 18, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Emanuel Cleaver

Emanuel Cleaver

Democratic Representative

Missouri

Cosponsors (8)
Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 118-508: Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted