Indroducing The Recidivism Reduction Act

Floor Speech

Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, yesterday I introduced the Recidivism Reduction Act, a bill that will quickly restore Federal disability and health benefits to eligible individuals after they are released from incarceration.

As a former law enforcement officer, I have seen firsthand how critical these benefits can be to successful reentry into the community. Currently, however, these benefits are regularly suspended or terminated upon incarceration and take considerable time to be reinstated after an individual is released. Without the health coverage they so desperately need, many newly released individuals cannot fully focus on securing gainful employment and developing a supportive home life. My colleagues should rest assured that this legislation will not provide new benefits to recently released individuals. Rather, it ensures that individuals receive the timely benefits they need to begin breaking the cycle of recidivism.

Join me, please, in supporting the Recidivism Reduction Act.

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