H.R. 9898

Transportation for Reentry Act

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Sec. 2. Findings

Congress finds the following:

(1) Access to free public transportation services increases the access that an individual recently released from prison has to a reliable mode of transportation.

(2) Access to a reliable mode of transportation—

(A) promotes the successful reintegration of a returning individual into the community;

(B) reduces the likelihood of recidivism;

(C) increases the ability of a returning individual to access community services; and

(D) helps a returning individual to follow up on referrals from their release plans and to meet initial parole requirements (if applicable).