Senate Bill 2931
116th Congress(2019-2020)
RE-ENTER Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 21, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2931
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Recognizing Education, Employment, New skills, and Treatment to Enable Reintegration Act of 2019 or the RE-ENTER Act
This bill establishes procedures and requirements for U.S. district courts to issue federal certificates of rehabilitation. These certificates acknowledge that federal offenders have demonstrated a commitment to a law-abiding future and successfully reintegrated into society.
The bill also establishes a presumption that an individual who has obtained a certificate is rehabilitated for purposes of regaining eligibility for federally assisted housing and other benefits.
November 21, 2019
11/21/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
11/21/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:15:18 AM