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DemocratBill · H.R. 806· House(119-HR-806)

District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act

Rep. Norton
Age: 89 years
District of Columbia
Introduced
1/28/2025
Last activity
1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Sponsored by
Eleanor Norton
Cosponsors
None
Crime and Law Enforcement
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act," directs the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to share information with the Mayor of the District of Columbia. The information includes the name, age, Federal Register Number, housing facility, and scheduled release date for specific individuals. This data must be provided every 90 days. Additionally, the Mayor can request that this information be sent to the Director of the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia. The Act also sets specific rules on how the Mayor may disclose this information.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+3

    The bill facilitates reentry coordination by providing information to legal counsel and reentry organizations.

  • Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+2

    The bill supports reentry efforts which can assist in the long-term stability of returning citizens.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+2

    By aiding reentry services, the bill potentially helps individuals transitioning out of incarceration back into the community.

The opposite

  • Does this give the federal government more power?-2

    The bill mandates that the federal Bureau of Prisons share specific individual data with the local District of Columbia government.