HR 2669
Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023
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Bill overview
This bill, the Ensuring Work Opportunities in Correctional Facilities Act of 2023, aims to improve job training and education programs within the Bureau of Prisons. It authorizes $210 million in funding through 2029 for these programs and requires annual reports analyzing their effectiveness in preparing incarcerated individuals for employment after release. The bill also increases the number of prison work pilot projects and reauthorizes grant programs focused on educational improvements, reentry support, and career training.
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Barbara Lee
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