Bills · HR 3552
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3552Crime and Law Enforcement
Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 21· LAST ACTION MAY 21
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it determines whether critical support systems for people returning from incarceration will continue to receive federal funding. If passed, it ensures that programs offering job skills, housing help, and substance abuse treatment can keep operating, making it easier for individuals to become productive members of society. The expanded focus on treating substance use disorders, including preventing overdoses, directly addresses a major public health and safety concern, while funding for housing services tackles a fundamental need for stability.
Without this bill, many existing reentry programs could lose their federal funding, making it significantly harder for people leaving prison to find work, housing, and necessary health care. This could lead to higher rates of homelessness, unemployment, and re-offending, potentially increasing costs for local communities and impacting public safety. By renewing and improving these programs, the bill aims to reduce crime, strengthen families, and help individuals build stable, independent lives.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Reauthorizes the Second Chance Act of 2007, extending the eligibility period for federal funding for various reentry programs.
Ensures that federal support for programs helping people successfully re-enter society after incarceration continues.
PROVISION 02
Expands eligible activities for State and Local Reentry Demonstration Projects to include treating substance use disorders, such as providing peer recovery services and access to overdose reversal medications.
Adds crucial health and support services for individuals re-entering society, addressing a significant barrier to successful reintegration and public health.
PROVISION 03
Expands eligible activities for State and Local Reentry Demonstration Projects to include providing reentry housing services.
Addresses a fundamental need for stable housing, which is essential for successful reentry and reduces homelessness among formerly incarcerated individuals.
PROVISION 04
Extends authorization for funding through fiscal year 2030 for several other programs, including grants for family-based substance abuse treatment and career training demonstration grants.
Provides long-term financial certainty for a wide range of programs that support families and improve employment prospects for people returning from prison.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 31
R· West Virginia
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
30
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 70%
DEM 20 REP 11 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 21
Introduced in House
MAY 21
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3552
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 21, 2025
Last actionMay 21, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025
House BillHR 3552Crime and Law Enforcement
Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 21, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 21, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
31
COMPLEXITY
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