Prison Fellowship Urges Congress To Advance Bipartisan Second-Chance Legislation

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WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --

WASHINGTON, D.C., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Prison Fellowship, the nation's largest Christian nonprofit serving currently and formerly incarcerated people and their families, and a leading advocate for criminal justice reform, will hold a Day of Action on Capitol Hill on Nov. 10 to urge Congress to advance bipartisan legislation that removes barriers to successful reentry. Prison Fellowship staff, justice ambassadors and faith leaders will meet with congressional offices to advocate for the Fair Future Act in both the House and Senate and the Transportation Worker Identification Credential Efficiency Act (TWICE Act) in the Senate, where the legislation awaits further action.

Prison Fellowship will take part in the Day of Action to urge lawmakers to expand access to stable housing and employment for people returning from incarceration and discuss how helping people rebuild their lives leads to safer communities.

“Every person has God-given dignity and the potential for transformation, and our laws should reflect that truth,” said Heather Rice-Minus, Prison Fellowship president and CEO. “When people have a fair opportunity to secure a home, find work and support their families, they are better positioned to build stable lives and contribute to their communities. On Nov. 10, we will call on Congress to advance policies that promote accountability, strengthen public safety and make second chances possible.”

One priority of the Day of Action will be advocating for the support of the Fair Future Act (H.R. 7765), which would repeal the Thurmond Amendment to the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988. The amendment can prevent people with certain prior drug convictions from accessing federal housing protections. By removing this blanket exclusion, the Fair Future Act would allow housing decisions to account for individual circumstances and help people who have served their sentences pursue stable housing as they return to their communities.

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