Bill · H.R. 9898· House(119-HR-9898)
Transportation for Reentry Act
- Introduced
- 7/23/2026
- Last activity
- 7/23/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- Sponsored by
- Emanuel Cleaver
- Cosponsors
- - 17 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Transportation for Reentry Act aims to amend title 49 of the United States Code to provide free public transportation for people recently released from incarceration. This service is intended to last for one year starting from the individual's release date. To be considered a "returning individual," a person must have been incarcerated for at least one year in a Federal or State prison. The bill establishes a reentry service program that covered recipients can implement to provide this benefit. It also allows the Secretary to reimburse recipients for various direct and indirect costs associated with the program. Finally, the Act authorizes $40,000,000 annually from the Mass Transit Account of the Highway Trust Fund for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Yes
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill provides free transit, which assists those likely to be in a lower income bracket upon reentry.
Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport?+5
The bill funds public transportation services specifically for returning individuals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Successful Community Reintegration: Providing access to a reliable mode of transportation is intended to help a returning individual successfully reintegrate into the community (Section 2).
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Reduced Recidivism: The bill finds that access to these transportation services can reduce the likelihood of an individual committing crimes again (Section 2).
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Access to Community Services: Free transportation increases the ability of a returning individual to access various community services (Section 2).
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Meeting Parole Requirements: The service helps returning individuals follow up on release plan referrals and meet initial parole requirements if they are applicable (Section 2).
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Support for Transportation Services: The bill provides for the reimbursement of costs related to the development, implementation, and operation of the reentry service, as well as outreach to prison populations (Section 3(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups are explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+7
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Public Transit+5
- 7/23/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
- 17 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Wesley BellDemocrat · Missouri
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Judy ChuDemocrat · California
Troy CarterDemocrat · Louisiana
Jasmine CrockettDemocrat · Texas
Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Maxwell FrostDemocrat · Florida
Valerie FousheeDemocrat · North Carolina
Robert GarciaDemocrat · California
Glenn IveyDemocrat · Maryland
Henry JohnsonDemocrat · Georgia
Pramila JayapalDemocrat · Washington
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Frederica WilsonDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey