IL SR1001

Recognizes that over 650,000 people are released from State and Federal prisons annually and over 70 million Americans have criminal history records, which creates barriers to employment, housing, healthcare, education, and small business loans.

Acknowledges the Biden Administration's comprehensive strategic plan for criminal justice reform including over 100 concrete actions focused on rehabilitation, reentry services, and reducing unnecessary criminal justice system interactions.

Highlights nearly $1 billion in federal investments in job training, addiction recovery, reentry services, and expanded Pell Grants for incarcerated individuals to earn college degrees.

Notes President Biden's actions on marijuana policy including requesting a formal review of marijuana's federal scheduling and issuing categorical pardons for people convicted of simple marijuana possession under federal and D.C. law.

States the Biden Administration provided $400 million to prevent juvenile justice involvement and over $3 billion for education programs supporting student engagement in schools and communities.