H.R.806 - District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.806, the District of Columbia Code Returning Citizens Coordination Act, mandates the Director of the Bureau of Prisons to provide specific information about individuals under their jurisdiction, who were convicted under the National Capital Revitalization and Self-Government Improvement Act of 1997, to the Mayor of the District of Columbia. This information includes the person's name, age, Federal Register Number, facility location, and scheduled release date, to be provided every 90 days. The bill also allows the Mayor to request additional information mirroring what is provided to the Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency for the District of Columbia.
Expected Effects
The bill aims to improve coordination between the Bureau of Prisons and the District of Columbia government regarding returning citizens. This could lead to better reentry programs and support services for individuals re-entering the community after incarceration. However, the bill also includes restrictions on the Mayor's ability to disclose this information, limiting its use primarily to internal government purposes and specified legal representatives and reentry organizations.
Potential Benefits
- Improved reentry programs for returning citizens in Washington D.C.
- Enhanced coordination between federal and local government agencies.
- Better access to information for legal counsel and reentry organizations.
- Potential for reduced recidivism rates through targeted support.
- Increased transparency in the reintegration process.
Potential Disadvantages
- Restrictions on information sharing may hinder collaboration with other community organizations.
- Potential for data breaches or misuse of sensitive information.
- Increased administrative burden on the Bureau of Prisons.
- Limited scope, focusing only on individuals convicted under a specific act.
- Potential for unintended consequences due to limited information dissemination to law enforcement.
Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution, particularly Article I, Section 8, which grants Congress the power to legislate for the District of Columbia. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any individual rights explicitly protected by the Constitution or its amendments. The limitations on data disclosure could be seen as a measure to protect privacy, aligning with general principles of due process, although no specific constitutional provision directly addresses this aspect.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).