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Workforce Reentry Act
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION FEB 26
READING
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COSPONSORS
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Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
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To President
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill matters because it addresses a significant challenge faced by many individuals after incarceration: finding stable employment. By providing dedicated funding for job training, placement, and support, it aims to reduce barriers to employment for former prisoners, which can improve their lives, reduce recidivism rates, and contribute to public safety.
For voters, this means a potential increase in the number of people participating in the workforce, filling labor demands, and paying taxes, rather than relying on public assistance or re-offending. The emphasis on "pay-for-performance" funding for a portion of the program also signals an attempt to ensure that federal money is spent on programs that demonstrate measurable success in helping people secure and maintain employment, connecting directly to how taxpayer dollars are used to achieve specific social and economic outcomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Establishes "Ex-Offenders Reentry Program Start-Up Grants" as a new section within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
This formalizes a new federal grant program specifically dedicated to supporting the workforce reentry of ex-offenders.
PROVISION 02
Defines "eligible participant" primarily as an individual convicted and imprisoned who has been released for no more than two years, with a 10% exception.
This provision clarifies who the target population for these reentry programs will be, focusing on those recently released from incarceration.
PROVISION 03
Mandates that at least 30% of the program's funds be used for "pay-for-performance" contracts with eligible organizations.
This ensures that a substantial portion of the funding is tied directly to the achievement of specific, measurable outcomes in helping ex-offenders find and keep jobs.
PROVISION 04
Gives priority for contracts and grants to eligible entities that partner with businesses or educational institutions for in-demand occupations, or provide on-the-job training with employment commitments.
This provision aims to ensure that programs are directly aligned with employer needs and lead to actual job placements.
This bill matters because it addresses a significant challenge faced by many individuals after incarceration: finding stable employment. By providing dedicated funding for job training, placement, and support, it aims to reduce barriers to employment for former prisoners, which can improve their lives, reduce recidivism rates, and contribute to public safety.
For voters, this means a potential increase in the number of people participating in the workforce, filling labor demands, and paying taxes, rather than relying on public assistance or re-offending. The emphasis on "pay-for-performance" funding for a portion of the program also signals an attempt to ensure that federal money is spent on programs that demonstrate measurable success in helping people secure and maintain employment, connecting directly to how taxpayer dollars are used to achieve specific social and economic outcomes.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Establishes "Ex-Offenders Reentry Program Start-Up Grants" as a new section within the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.
This formalizes a new federal grant program specifically dedicated to supporting the workforce reentry of ex-offenders.
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Defines "eligible participant" primarily as an individual convicted and imprisoned who has been released for no more than two years, with a 10% exception.
This provision clarifies who the target population for these reentry programs will be, focusing on those recently released from incarceration.
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Mandates that at least 30% of the program's funds be used for "pay-for-performance" contracts with eligible organizations.
This ensures that a substantial portion of the funding is tied directly to the achievement of specific, measurable outcomes in helping ex-offenders find and keep jobs.
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Gives priority for contracts and grants to eligible entities that partner with businesses or educational institutions for in-demand occupations, or provide on-the-job training with employment commitments.
This provision aims to ensure that programs are directly aligned with employer needs and lead to actual job placements.
Maximum contract period for pay-for-performance contracts
Not more than 4 years
Maximum award period for competitive grants
Not longer than 4 years
Maximum period for additional grants to successful entities
GLOSSARY
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Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
A federal law that funds workforce development programs to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market.
Codify
To incorporate or make a part of an existing code or body of laws, essentially making a program a permanent part of the statute.
Ex-offender / Eligible participant
For the purpose of this bill, an individual convicted and imprisoned under federal or state law, typically released within the last two years, who is eligible to receive services from the grant program.
Grant program
A system where the government provides funds to eligible organizations to carry out specific projects or services that align with public policy goals.
Pay-for-performance contracts
Agreements where payments to an organization are directly linked to achieving predefined outcomes or performance metrics, rather than simply for completing activities.
Local board
A local workforce development board established under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, responsible for planning and overseeing workforce services in a specific geographic area.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
FEB 26, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
FEB 26, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
A program or practice that has been proven effective through rigorous scientific testing, such as randomized control studies, and has measurable workforce outcomes for participants.
Promising (program/practice)
A program or practice that has shown positive outcomes relevant to workforce engagement based on objective evaluations, but may require further study to fully demonstrate effectiveness.
