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Proposed Second Chance Reauthorization Act

Original title: Text of Senate Amendment 6177

June 24, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This amendment would extend federal funding for state and local services, including substance abuse treatment and housing support, through 2031.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

State and local governments

These entities are eligible to receive federal grant funding for reentry demonstration projects and substance abuse treatment programs.

Nonprofit organizations

Nonprofits are eligible to receive community-based mentoring and transitional service grants.

Incarcerated individuals

Individuals in prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities are the target population for the educational and reentry services funded by these grants.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 24, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This amendment proposes to reauthorize and expand federal grant programs designed to support individuals reentering society after incarceration. It specifically updates funding timelines for , substance abuse treatment, and educational programs through 2031.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

This amendment would extend federal funding for state and local services, including substance abuse treatment and housing support, through 2031.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this amendment do?
It extends the authorization for several federal grant programs that help people transition back into the community after being incarcerated and adds new services like housing and overdose prevention.
When would these programs be funded until?
The amendment proposes extending these programs through the s 2027 to 2031.

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Expansion of Reentry Services

The amendment explicitly adds substance use disorder treatment and housing services to the scope of state and local reentry demonstration projects.

Connected Entities

organizationDepartment of DefenseAgency affected by the underlying bill S. 4784.Map →
personMrs. CapitoU.S. Senator who submitted the amendment.Map →
organizationDepartment of EnergyAgency affected by the underlying bill S. 4784.Map →

Sources

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  • Controversy20
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