Workforce Reentry Act (S. 4567)

Where This Stands

Introduced

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a competitive grant process for nonprofits, local governments, and labor organizations to provide job training and placement services to justice-involved individuals, requiring a 25% non-federal matching contribution for most projects.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Justice-involved individuals

The bill creates new employment and training programs specifically designed to serve adults and youth who have been involved with the justice system.

Nonprofit organizations

Private 501(c)(3) organizations are eligible to apply for competitive grants to implement reentry projects.

Employers

Employers may partner with grant recipients to provide on-the-job training and employment opportunities for project participants.

What changed

Current stage: IN_COMMITTEE.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill creates a new federal grant program to help people who have been involved in the justice system find jobs, gain skills, and reduce . It provides funding to organizations that offer training, career services, and support for adults and youth transitioning back into the workforce.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is considered a 'justice-involved individual' under this bill?

An individual who has been convicted as a juvenile or an adult and imprisoned under Federal or State law.

What kind of services can grant funds be used for?

Funds can be used for career services, training (including on-the-job training), apprenticeship programs, digital literacy, mentoring, and assistance with obtaining necessary employment documents like driver's licenses.

Are there performance requirements for organizations receiving these grants?

Yes. Organizations must agree to performance levels regarding employment and . Failure to meet these levels results in technical assistance and the development of a performance improvement plan.

Why It Matters

The bill establishes a competitive grant process for nonprofits, local governments, and labor organizations to provide job training and placement services to justice-involved individuals, requiring a 25% non-federal matching contribution for most projects.

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Discoveries

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Emphasis on Pay-for-Performance

The bill mandates that 30% of all grant funds be tied to pay-for-performance contracts, signaling a shift toward outcome-based funding in federal reentry programs.

Department of Labor

Connected Entities

organizationeligible entities“Organizations receiving grants under the act.”Map →

organizationSecretary“The Secretary of Labor is responsible for administering the grants and contracts”Map →

personeligible adults“Individuals targeted for reentry employment programs.”Map →

personCornyn“Senator Cornyn introduced the bill.”Map →

personeligible youth“Young adults targeted for reentry employment programs.”Map →

personTillis“Senator Tillis co-sponsored the bill.”Map →

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