The One Stop Shop Community Reentry Program Act of 2026 authorizes the Department of Justice to award grants to community-based nonprofit organizations to establish one-stop reentry centers that help formerly incarcerated people and those with criminal conviction records reintegrate into their communities. The bill also funds separate grants to states, tribes, and local governments to operate 24/7 toll-free hotlines connecting individuals to reentry services. Eligible organizations must work with community stakeholders to assess needs and provide comprehensive services including job training, housing assistance, education support, mental health counseling, legal aid, and help obtaining identification documents. The legislation authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 for the reentry centers and $1.5 million annually for the hotlines, with preference given to applicants who employ formerly incarcerated individuals. The Attorney General is required to evaluate the program and report to Congress annually on outcomes including recidivism rates, employment and housing placement, and educational attainment.
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