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Bill116th CongressFiled Sep 4, 2020Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 8161

The One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2020

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What it doesSummary passed house (Dec 8, 2020)

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.

What just happenedDec 9, 2020

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

Who’s behind it

Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37](D-CA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Dec 9, 2020IntroReferral

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

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Dec 8, 2020FloorH38310

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

  3. Dec 8, 2020FloorH37300

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

  4. Dec 8, 2020Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

  5. Dec 8, 2020FloorH8D000

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

  6. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30000

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

  7. Dec 8, 2020FloorH30300

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

  8. Sep 29, 2020CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 455.

  9. Sep 29, 2020CommitteeH12200

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

    Judiciary Committee
  10. Sep 29, 2020Committee5000

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

    Judiciary Committee
  11. Sep 15, 2020Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  12. Sep 4, 2020IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  13. Sep 4, 2020IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  14. Sep 4, 2020IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseDec 8, 202053

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.

Reported to HouseSep 29, 20207

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.

Introduced in HouseSep 4, 2020

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.

The One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2020 — Informed