This joint resolution encourages Congress to support policies or programs that assist with successful inmate reentry and enhance security within correctional facilities.
This resolution:
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This resolution formally asks the U.S. Congress to act on prison-related policy, though it does not change Utah law itself. It calls on Congress to pass the 2025 Second Chance Reauthorization Act and restore any funding cuts to that program, which helps states support formerly incarcerated people with services like housing, education, and job training as they reenter society, and it encourages Congress to support policies giving incarcerated individuals access to affordable health care before release. It also urges Congress to pass the 2025 Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act to help block contraband cell phones in prisons, to make flying drones over correctional facilities a federal crime, and to allow a pilot program letting law enforcement and corrections agencies take action against drones flying over critical infrastructure like prisons.
Introduction
Jan 20
House Rules
House Committee
Feb 26
House Floor Vote
Mar 2
Senate Rules
Mar 4
Senate Committee
Mar 3
Senate 2nd Reading
Mar 4
Senate 3rd Reading
IntroductionJan 20
House Rules
House CommitteeFeb 26
House Floor VoteMar 2
Senate RulesMar 4
Senate CommitteeMar 3
Senate 2nd ReadingMar 4
Senate 3rd Reading
This joint resolution encourages Congress to support policies or programs that assist with successful inmate reentry and enhance security within correctional facilities.
This resolution:
AI-generated summary, not yet reviewed by Better Utah staff. Please consult the bill text.
This resolution formally asks the U.S. Congress to act on prison-related policy, though it does not change Utah law itself. It calls on Congress to pass the 2025 Second Chance Reauthorization Act and restore any funding cuts to that program, which helps states support formerly incarcerated people with services like housing, education, and job training as they reenter society, and it encourages Congress to support policies giving incarcerated individuals access to affordable health care before release. It also urges Congress to pass the 2025 Cell Phone Jamming Reform Act to help block contraband cell phones in prisons, to make flying drones over correctional facilities a federal crime, and to allow a pilot program letting law enforcement and corrections agencies take action against drones flying over critical infrastructure like prisons.
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
Motion: Favorable Recommendation
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