This bill reauthorizes and extends the Second Chance Act of 2007, a federal program designed to help people successfully reenter society after incarceration. The legislation extends funding for several reentry support programs through 2029, including substance abuse treatment, job training, housing assistance, and mentoring services for formerly incarcerated individuals. The bill also expands what these programs can offer by adding new services such as peer recovery support, overdose prevention education, and overdose reversal medications. The legislation affects state and local governments, nonprofit organizations, and criminal justice agencies that administer these reentry programs, as well as the formerly incarcerated individuals and their families who benefit from them. While the bill does not specify exact dollar amounts, it preserves and continues federal funding for multiple grant programs that support reentry efforts across the country.
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