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Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-508| Senate 
| Updated: 2/16/2023
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

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
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2669
Introduced in House
  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2669
    Introduced in House

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2669: Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023

Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023

USA118th CongressS-508| Senate 
| Updated: 2/16/2023
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
Introduced in Senate
Feb 16, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 18, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-2669
Introduced in House
  • February 16, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 16, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 18, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-2669
    Introduced in House
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 118-2669: Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted