H.R. 9898
Transportation for Reentry Act
Sponsor: Emanuel Cleaver
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Text of the bill
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).