H.R. 6472 — Workforce Reentry Act
Congress Session: 118
Bill Sponsor: Rep. Lloyd Smucker [R-PA-11]
Bill Introduced: 2023-11-21
Latest Action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. [2023-11-21]
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Bill Evidence Provision(s):
Builds Evidence Defines and Prioritizes Evidence Includes Evidence Definition
Bill Issue Area(s):
Post-secondary education and workforce development Justice and public safety
Bill Description:
This legislation amends the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act to codify and fund grants under the Reentry Employment Opportunities program for individuals returning to the workforce after incarceration.
Evidence provisions:
- Implements a new definition for “evidence-based programs” as a program or practice that—
- “is demonstrated effective when implemented with fidelity;
- is based on a clearly articulated and empirically supported theory;
- has measurable outcomes relevant to workforce outcomes for reentering justice-involved individuals; and
- has been scientifically tested and proven effective through randomized control studies or comparison group studies.”
- Defines "promising" a program or practice that—
- “is demonstrated to be effective based on positive outcomes relevant to workforce engagement for reentering justice-involved individuals from one or more objective, independent, and scientifically valid evaluation; and
- includes ongoing efforts to examine the effects of such program or practice.”.
- Mandates independent evaluation of each grant, and specifies including an assessment of the effectiveness in reducing recidivism and other named outcomes.
Where can I find this in the Bill?
Sec. 2 amending WIOA § 3221 et seq. to include Sec. 172; Sec. 172(b) and Sec. 172 (g)
Last Updated: 2026-03-09