# 119-hr-7057: Returning Home Act

119-hr-7057, Returning Home Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-7057
- Congress: 119
- Title: Returning Home Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-01-14
- Sponsor: Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA)
- Cosponsors: 14
- Policy area: Crime and Law Enforcement
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Housing-first reentry support.** This bill would refocus federal reentry law to prioritize housing stability for people who are incarcerated or recently released by creating a Reentry Rental Assistance and Housing Services Grant Program. - Individuals & families: Offers up to 24 months of rental assistance and stipends for family hosts. It also funds move-in help and at least 12 months of housing stabilization services. - Service providers and communities: Sets up competitive grants for nonprofits and eligible entities, prioritizes housing-first low-barrier programs, and bars grants to law enforcement. - Federal role and standards: Directs the Attorney General and the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development to coordinate the program, requires plain-language accessibility and denial notices, and calls for a program evaluation within two years. *This bill would authorize $100 million a year in new federal spending to carry out the program, increasing federal outlays.*

## Cosponsors (14)

- Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10] (D-NY), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17] (D-CA), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3] (D-PA), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12] (D-NJ), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3] (D-IL), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] (D-MA), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Simon, Lateefah [D-CA-12] (D-CA), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4] (D-IL), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13] (D-NY), 2026-01-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2026-01-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7] (D-IL), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13] (D-MI), 2026-02-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Rent and move-in help for people leaving incarceration: benefit, high. If enacted, grants would pay up to 24 months of rental assistance for eligible people. Grants would also cover move-in help, security deposits, application and leasing fees, and stipends to family members who house the person. Grants must fund at least 12 months of housing stabilization and a range…
- New reentry rental assistance program: benefit, medium. If enacted, the Attorney General and HUD would create a Reentry Rental Assistance and Housing Services Grant Program. The program would fund help for people who are incarcerated or were incarcerated. The bill would change language from "offender" to "individual" and add "halfway houses" to the list…
- Who could get help after incarceration: benefit, medium. If enacted, the program would serve three groups: (1) people in custody within 365 days of release who are at risk of homelessness; (2) people who are homeless while on parole or supervised release; and (3) people who are homeless or housing insecure after discharge. The Attorney General would prio…
- Annual $100 million program authorization: benefit, medium. If enacted, the bill would authorize $100 million to be appropriated for each fiscal year to carry out the reentry rental program. Congress would still need to appropriate the money before it could be spent.
- Clear notices and accessible program info: benefit, low. If enacted, grantees would have to provide program materials in plain, simple language and in a form accessible to people with disabilities. Grantees would also have to notify applicants in writing within 15 days if they are denied, explain the reason, and list available supportive services and fre…
- Who can run the reentry programs: benefit, low. If enacted, eligible applicants would include eligible entities and nonprofit service providers working with eligible partners, Continuum of Care entities, protection and advocacy systems, client assistance programs, or centers for independent living. The Attorney General would be prohibited from a…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act
- 119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act
- 119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act
- 119-hres-1058: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implement a Transgender Bill of Rights to protect and codify the rights of transgender…
- 119-hr-2045: Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025

## Sources
- [119-hr-7057 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7057)

## Related
- [119-hr-9877: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9877)
- [119-hr-7973: Momnibus Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7973)
- [119-hr-7977: Energy Bills Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7977)
- [119-hr-3971: Domestic Workers Bill of Rights Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3971)
- [119-hres-1058: Recognizing that it is the duty of the Federal Government to develop and implem…](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hres-1058)
- [119-hr-2045: Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2045)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-7057 (as of 2026-04-21).