United States 116th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HR 8161 — The One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2020

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

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.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7004-7005)

  4. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 8161.

  5. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7004-7007)

  6. Ms. Bass moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  7. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 455.

  8. Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 116-555.

  9. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  11. Introduced in House

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Subjects

Crime and law enforcement Adult education and literacy Congressional oversight Correctional facilities and imprisonment Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Employment and training programs Family relationships Family services Financial literacy Health care coverage and access Higher education Housing and community development funding Lawyers and legal services Licensing and registrations Mental health Performance measurement Public housing Student aid and college costs Transportation costs Community life and organization Employee hiring Food assistance and relief Telephone and wireless communication Vocational and technical education Voting rights
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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8161 do?
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.
Who sponsors HR 8161?
HR 8161 is sponsored by Karen Bass (D).
What is the current status of HR 8161?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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