Bills/H.R. 7719

To require the Attorney General to administer grants to discourage repeat offenders.

To require the Attorney General to administer grants to discourage repeat offenders.

In CommitteeOtherHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
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Passed Senate
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Plain Language Summary

# HR 7719 Summary **What the Bill Does** HR 7719 would require the U.S. Attorney General to manage a grant program aimed at reducing recidivism—when people released from prison commit crimes again and return to the criminal justice system. The bill establishes a federal funding mechanism to support initiatives designed to discourage individuals from becoming repeat offenders. **Who It Affects** This bill could impact people involved in the criminal justice system, states and local organizations that work on crime prevention and rehabilitation, and law enforcement agencies.

It would allocate federal funds to support programs in these areas. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. Additional details about specific grant amounts, program requirements, or eligibility criteria are not available from the information provided.

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Latest Action

February 25, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

R
Wied, Tony [R-WI-8]
R-WI · House
1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
February 25, 2026
Last Updated
February 25, 2026
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