Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D-CA)
One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2026
A Democratic bill with 12 Democratic cosponsors · See all 12 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- 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
- Scored +5
Does this make housing cost less?
The bill directs reentry centers to assist individuals in locating and maintaining permanent and stable housing.
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Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill provides services like housing assistance and job placement that benefit low-income individuals.
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Is this likely to create jobs?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — The bill directs reentry centers to assist individuals in locating and maintaining permanent and stable housing. Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities? — The bill requires reentry hotlines to be accessible to individuals with disabilities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By facilitating employment, education, and housing, the bill aims to lift formerly incarcerated individuals out of poverty. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The bill focuses on supporting individuals after they have completed their sentences to reduce recidivism. Does this protect the right to vote? — Reentry services include assistance with registering to vote and applying for the restoration of voting rights.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill provides services like housing assistance and job placement that benefit low-income individuals. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill specifically authorizes grants for Indian Tribes to operate reentry assistance hotlines. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The bill includes services such as vocational rehabilitation and mandates hotline accessibility for people with disabilities. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — The bill mandates the equitable distribution of grants between urban and rural populations. Would people in cities be better off under this? — The bill targets geographic areas with high arrest and conviction rates, which are often urban centers.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill provides grants to support employment services and encourages the employment of formerly incarcerated individuals. Is this likely to grow the economy? — By reducing recidivism and increasing employment rates, the bill aims to improve long-term economic stability for participants.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — Reentry services explicitly include mental health services and cognitive-behavioral programming. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The bill includes medical and mental health services as part of the comprehensive reentry services offered.
- Education And Technology
- Does this get reliable internet to more people? — Reentry services include assistance with obtaining internet access and mobile phone service. Does this make college cost less? — The bill provides assistance with applying for loans for admission to institutions of higher education.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this protect people from being watched or searched? — The bill mandates that personally identifiable information shared via hotlines not be disclosed without consent.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this improve buses, trains and other public transport? — The bill includes transportation assistance, including the provision of transit fare, as a reentry service.
- 9/1/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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