Restore access to federal financial aid for incarcerated students pursuing higher education.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Reentry Act of 2025?
The Reentry Act of 2025, known as H.R. 2586, has been in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce since March 31, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills never receive a committee vote and die in this stage. No action has occurred on this legislation for 15 months.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Reentry Act of 2025 (H.R. 2586 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 2400 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 2400 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Paul Tonko (D-NY)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.