This resolution designates the week of April 24 through April 30 as the annual "National Reentry Week" to recognize and address the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals returning to society. The resolution highlights the scale of mass incarceration in the United States, noting that the country holds over 20 percent of the world's prison population despite having only 5 percent of its population, and emphasizes that 95 percent of incarcerated people will eventually be released and reenter their communities. The resolution calls attention to significant barriers that formerly incarcerated individuals face, including restrictions on employment, housing, education, and credit access, and notes that approximately 70 percent of former convicts reoffend, partly due to unemployment and lack of support systems. The measure urges Congress and the Department of Justice to invest in reentry programs that provide access to housing, education, occupational training, and mental health services to reduce recidivism and promote public safety. No funding is appropriated in this resolution, which is a symbolic measure designed to raise awareness and encourage policy discussions around criminal justice reform and reentry support.
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