Bills · HR 7309
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7309Crime and Law Enforcement
Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 2· LAST ACTION FEB 2
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenMany people leaving prison struggle to find basic necessities like a job, a place to live, or even food, which can make it incredibly difficult to rebuild their lives and often leads to them committing new crimes. This bill matters because it tries to tackle that problem head-on by making it much easier for these individuals to find the help they need. If this bill becomes law, states would have dedicated funding to create a centralized, user-friendly tool that provides a lifeline to critical resources, potentially reducing the number of people who end up back in prison and making communities safer.
Without this bill, people returning from incarceration would continue to rely on a patchwork of fragmented, often hard-to-find resources, making their reentry process more challenging and increasing the likelihood of failure. By investing in these digital guides, the bill aims to improve outcomes for individuals, reduce the strain on the justice system, and contribute to more stable communities.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a pilot program for the Attorney General to make grants to states to create and maintain digital community resource guides.
This provision creates the core mechanism for supporting formerly incarcerated individuals by providing funding to develop essential reentry tools.
PROVISION 02
Requires these digital guides to be comprehensive, statewide, sortable by region, downloadable, and cover a wide range of services including employment, housing, health, food, and legal aid.
This ensures the guides are practical, easy to use, and contain the critical information people need for successful reentry.
PROVISION 03
Sets a grant term of 3 years and specifies what states must include in their applications, such as a strategy for identifying resources and a plan for promoting awareness of the guide.
This outlines the structure and accountability for states receiving funds, ensuring thoughtful planning and effective outreach.
PROVISION 04
Allows grant funds to be used for project planning, implementation, operational costs, employee salaries for guide management, and digital site maintenance.
This clarifies how the money can be spent, covering the necessary expenses for creating and sustaining the guides.
PROVISION 05
Mandates annual reports from grantees to the Attorney General and a final report from the Attorney General to Congress evaluating the program's impact, including on recidivism.
This ensures oversight and provides data to assess the program's effectiveness and inform future policy decisions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 2
Introduced in House
FEB 2
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7309
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 2, 2026
Last actionFeb 2, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 2, 2026
House BillHR 7309Crime and Law Enforcement
Reentry Resource Guide Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 2, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 2, 2026
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