Bill · H.R. 8548· House(119-HR-8548)
One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 4/28/2026
- Last activity
- 4/28/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Sydney Kamlager-Dove
- Cosponsors
- - 12 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2026," authorizes the Attorney General to provide grants to community-based nonprofits to establish one-stop reentry centers. These centers are intended to provide comprehensive services to individuals after conviction or incarceration, such as help with employment, housing, and education. The bill also authorizes grants for States, Indian Tribes, and local governments to operate 24/7 toll-free reentry services assistance hotlines. Applicants for the center grants must work with community stakeholders to identify specific needs and strategies. The program includes requirements for data monitoring, evaluation, and annual reporting to Congress.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this make housing cost less?+5
The bill directs reentry centers to assist individuals in locating and maintaining permanent and stable housing.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill provides services like housing assistance and job placement that benefit low-income individuals.
Is this likely to create jobs?+5
The bill provides grants to support employment services and encourages the employment of formerly incarcerated individuals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Comprehensive Support Services: The bill allows for centers to provide a wide range of essential services including help with employment, housing, education, and legal assistance (Section 2(e)(4)). This can help individuals transition back into society more effectively.
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Reduced Recidivism and Improved Stability: The program aims to achieve specific performance objectives such as reducing recid𝙢, increasing employment, and helping individuals obtain stable housing (Section 2(b)(7)).
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Empowerment through Employment: The Attorney General is directed to give preference to grant applicants that employ individuals who have been convicted of an offense or served a term of imprisonment (Section 2(c)).
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Accessible Information via Hotlines: The bill authorizes the creation of 24/7 toll-free hotlines to direct individuals to local reentry services, including accessibility for individuals with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency (Section 3(b)).
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Targeted Community Assistance: The bill requires eligible entities to be located in geographic areas with disproportionately high numbers of residents who have been arrested or convicted (Section 2(e)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed within the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+5Improves Disability Rights+4Improves Poverty Reduction+4Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+3Improves Voting Rights+3
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Native Americans+4Good For People With Disabilities+4Good For Rural Residents+2Good For Urban Residents+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+5Improves Economic Growth+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+4Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+3Improves College Affordability+2
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Privacy Rights+5
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+3
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Joyce BeattyDemocrat · Ohio
Shontel BrownDemocrat · Ohio
Steve CohenDemocrat · Tennessee
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
LaMonica McIverDemocrat · New Jersey
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Shri ThanedarDemocrat · Michigan
Nydia VelázquezDemocrat · New York