This bill establishes a three-year pilot program directing the Attorney General to award grants to states for creating digital resource guides that help formerly incarcerated individuals successfully reenter their communities. The guides will compile comprehensive state-level information about available services including employment, housing, mental health treatment, food assistance, legal aid, transportation, and dozens of other support services, organized by region for easy access. States applying for grants must identify existing resources, assign staff to manage the guides, and develop plans to promote awareness among incarcerated and recently released populations. The bill authorizes $8 million annually from 2027 through 2030 to support grants, which can cover planning, implementation, employee salaries, translation services, and website maintenance. After the pilot program ends, the Attorney General must report to Congress on whether the guides successfully reduce recidivism and improve overall reentry outcomes.
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