Ends Federal Contracts With Private Prisons
HR444-118 · Introduced Jan 20, 2023
Why it matters
People in federal prisons and halfway houses run by private companies could be moved to government-run facilities. Released people would get help with records, benefits, and paying what they owe.
What it does
- Would phase out federal prison contracts with private companies for prisons and halfway houses
- Requires the Justice Department to set guidelines for reentry programs at halfway houses
- Requires federal prisons to counsel people on expungement, jobs, education, and treatment before release
- Requires prisons to help people apply for public assistance, a driver's license, and voter registration
- Requires prisons to tell people about fines, restitution, and other penalties owed after release
In committee
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About this bill
Would phase out federal prison contracts with private companies and require reentry help, including records, benefits, and voter registration, before release.
End For-Profit Prisons Act of 2023
Perspectives
💬 The case for
Some prison reform groups would likely say private companies should not profit from locking people up. They would also back more reentry help before release.
💬 The case against
Some private prison companies would likely say ending contracts could cost jobs and strain government prisons. Some lawmakers may also question the cost of moving people.
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