Carol D. Miller

Miller, Colleagues Introduce Stronger Start for Working Families Act

Position: Supports introducing the Stronger Start for Working Families Act, which would lower the refundable Child Tax Credit's earned-income threshold from $2,500 to $1 so that families qualify from their first dollar of earned income.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, Representatives Miller (R-WV), Horsford (D-NV), Salazar (R-FL), and Pappas (D-NH) introduced the Stronger Start for Working Families Act, which would lower the earned-income threshold for the refundable Child Tax Credit from $2,500 to $1. Under this change, a taxpayer would qualify for a portion of the refundable CTC beginning with their first dollar of earned income, providing meaningful tax relief to families and encouraging more Americans to enter into the workforce. “The Stronger Start for Working Families Act is a common-sense piece of legislation designed to help our families across the country who are struggling with the rising costs of raising a child. By lowering the earned income limit, we can ensure parents start receiving much-needed Child Tax Credit benefits from the very first dollar they earn, providing tax relief and improved peace of mind to those needing it most,” said Congresswoman Carol Miller. “The Stronger Start for Working Families Act is a bipartisan solution for working families who have watched relief stay just out of reach. Lowering the qualifying threshold from $2,500 to just $1 means that so many families below the poverty line who were previously prevented from qualifying now have access to the assistance they deserve. That can be the difference between keeping the lights on and putting food on the table. There is still more work to be done for families who need support, but this is a positive first step. I'm proud to work with my colleagues across the aisle on this much needed relief, and I will continue to ensure working families can get ahead, not just get by," said Rep. Horsford. "Families in New Hampshire are working hard and still coming up short. Child care for a family with two kids costs close to $32,000 a year here, more than a quarter of our state's median family income. It makes no sense that parents who need the Child Tax Credit most are the ones missing out. This bill is a simple and straightforward fix: let families start earning the credit with their first dollar of work so we can put money back in their pockets," said Congressman Chris Pappas. The Stronger Start for Working Families Act is supported by Bipartisan Policy Center Action, Third Way, Bread for the World, America Forward, Save the Children, Niskanen Center, Family Matters, and RESULTS. “Parents are struggling to keep up with the rising cost of living, with majorities of low-income parents saying they have increased spending on groceries and utilities this year. The Stronger Start for Working Families Act will help families access a larger Child Tax Credit sooner, which helps them afford basic necessities that help children thrive and incentivizes parents to join or stay in the workforce. BPC Action commends Reps. Miller (R-WV) and Horsford (D-NV) for leading this bill in the House,” says Michele Stockwell, president of Bipartisan Policy Center Action (BPC Action). “The Stronger Start for Working Families Act will meaningfully expand the Child Tax Credit for families struggling with the rising cost of child care, groceries, and other essentials. We applaud Representatives Carol Miller and Steven Horsford for their bipartisan leadership on a working-family tax cut that is simple, effective, and fiscally responsible," said Zach Moller, Senior Director of the Economic Program, Third Way. "We applaud Representatives Miller (R-WV), Horsford (D-NV), Salazar (R-FL), and Pappas (D-NH) for championing the House version of the Stronger Start for Working Families Act. Lowering the earnings threshold for the Child Tax Credit is a critical step toward reducing child poverty, improving health outcomes, and ending hunger. This legislation would provide meaningful support to the families who need it most and help ensure that every child has the opportunity to thrive." said Rev. Heather Taylor, Interim President/CEO, Bread for the World. “We applaud Representative Miller for this important legislation that expands the accessibility of the Child Tax Credit. America Forward Coalition organizations implement innovative, evidence-based economic mobility strategies nationwide. While the Child Tax Credit is a powerful tool to support families' financial security and economic mobility, Coalition members know the CTC’s earned income threshold excludes many families who could benefit. This critical bill will make a meaningful difference in the lives of families across the country,” said Deborah Smolover, Executive Director, America Forward. “Save the Children applauds Representatives Miller, Horsford, Pappas, and Salazar for leading the Stronger Start for Working Families Act, which would expand access to the Child Tax Credit for families in rural America. This pro-family, pro-growth legislation puts families first by helping ease financial pressures and ensuring more families have the resources they need to thrive," said Allison Dembeck, Director of Policy, Save the Children. “Years of inflation have eroded the purchasing power of struggling working-class families. Representatives Miller and Horsford’s Stronger Start for Working Families Act would tap into the Child Tax Credit’s long history of bipartisan support to supplement working families’ earnings with a much-needed boost at tax time.” said Josh McCabe, Director of Social Policy, Niskanen Center. “The Child Tax Credit is the primary way our tax code supports parents in their hard work of raising the next generation, but too many working families are unable to fully benefit from it. This bill is a smart, targeted way of ensuring that hard work pays, and that more parents have a little more support in covering the expenses of everyday life," said Patrick T. Brown, Family Matters. “RESULTS and its national network of advocates applaud Congresswoman Miller(R-WV) and Congressman Horsford (D-NV) for their bipartisan leadership in introducing the Stronger Start for Working Families Act. This legislation will improve the Child Tax Credit (CTC) so that it better rewards the hard work that millions of families employed in low to moderate wage jobs do to support their families. Congress must follow their lead and ensure expanded Child Tax Credit benefits reach families who need them the most," said RESULTS Executive Director Joanne Carter. A copy of the bill text can be found here. ### Issues:Economy

Miller, Colleagues Call on USTR to Push Back Against Australia’s Discriminatory Treatment of American Digital Companies

Position: Opposes Australia's News Bargaining Charge Bill 2026, which imposes a 2.75% tax on certain American digital service providers, and urges the U.S. Trade Representative to oppose the measure and launch a Section 301 investigation into Australia.

WASHINGTON, D.C. –This week, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined her colleagues in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer opposing Australia’s discriminatory taxes and fines targeting American digital service providers. Just last month, Australia’s Parliament passed the News Bargaining Charge Bill 2026, which imposes a 2.75% tax on certain American digital service providers, ultimately undermining U.S. commerce. This letter urges Ambassador Greer to oppose these measures before they have serious negative effects on American businesses, commercial interests, and the U.S. economy. The full letter can be found here. Representatives who joined Miller in sending the letter include: Reps. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX), Aaron Bean (R-FL), Rudy Yakym (R-IN), Randy Fenstra (R-IA), Claudia Tenney (R-NY), Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), and Darin LaHood (R-IL). “Australia must be held accountable for its unfair legislation that targets U.S. digital service providers. These discriminatory barriers will undermine fair competition and harm American businesses, ultimately straining the strong economic relationship between our two nations. I urge Ambassador Greer to stand up for American companies and launch a 301 digital probe into Australia immediately, ” said Congresswoman Miller. ###

Miller Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Give Disabled Americans Faster Access to Social Security Benefits

Position: Introduces the We Can't Wait Act, which would let newly approved SSDI beneficiaries choose to receive benefits immediately instead of after a five-month wait, in exchange for a modestly reduced monthly benefit.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the We Can’t Wait Act. This bill addresses an unnecessary hardship in the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, giving individuals who have been determined disabled and eligible for benefits the choice to receive their earned benefits immediately, rather than waiting five months, in exchange for a modestly reduced monthly benefit. Under current law, even after the Social Security Administration determines someone is disabled and eligible for SSDI, they must wait another five months before receiving their first payment. For someone who is unable to work, that delay can mean falling into debt, losing their home, or going without needed medical care. The We Can’t Wait Act gives newly approved beneficiaries the choice to receive their earned benefits sooner while maintaining an actuarially sound benefit structure. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) introduced companion legislation in the Senate earlier this year. "The We Can’t Wait Act is a commonsense, bipartisan solution that gives Americans greater access to the benefits they have earned when they need them most. Someone who has been determined disabled and unable to work should not have to face an extensive wait for the support they depend on. This legislation provides beneficiaries with greater flexibility during an incredibly difficult time by giving them the option to receive their benefits sooner. I will continue working to ensure Congress is doing everything possible to strengthen Social Security and make sure it works for the Americans who rely on it," said Congresswoman Miller. National and regional organizations endorsing the bill include: Alliance for Aging Research, American Association of People with Disability, Cancer Action Network, American Council of the Blind, Assure Disability, Judge David L. Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Bender Consulting Services, Inc., Brain Injury Association of America, Center for HIV Law and Policy, Communication First, DisABILITY Law Center of Virginia, Disability Rights Maine, Disability Rights North Carolina, Disability Rights Pennsylvania, Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, HEUMANN Perspective, National Alliance on Mental Illness, National Association of Disability Representatives, National Association of the Deaf, National Disability Institute, National Disability Rights Network, National Federation of the Blind, National Industries for the Blind, National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, National Organization on Disability, Paralyzed Veterans of America, Respectability, Tenderloin Housing Clinic, and the World Institute on Disability. Read the We Can't Wait bill text here. ###

Miller Applauds $750,000 Rural Residency Planning and Development Funds Awarded to Princeton Community Hospital Association

Position: The release supports the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program and the $750,000 federal award to Princeton Community Hospital Association to expand rural health care access and physician training. It also references the congresswoman's December 2025 bill to authorize the program.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Health Resources and Services Administration announced a $750,000 award to Princeton Community Hospital Association as part of the Rural Residency Planning and Development program. Funding is used to expand and improve access to health care in rural areas, supporting start-up costs to create new rural residency programs, including Rural Track Programs (RTPs), in qualifying medical specialties. “The Rural Residency Planning and Development Program is vital to addressing physician shortages in rural communities. By studying and practicing in rural areas, our next generation of physicians can be better equipped to handle the unique challenges these areas bring, and studies show physicians who train in rural areas are more likely to stay there long-term. I was happy to join in colleagues last December in introducing legislation to authorize the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program, and am thrilled to see the Princeton Community Hospital Association receive this award. This funding will improve access to quality, life-saving care in our rural communities, and help Make America Healthy Again,” said Congresswoman Miller. Background - In December 2025, Congresswoman Miller introduced the Rural Residency Planning and Development Act, authorizing the Rural Residency Planning and Development Program. - Only 2% of residency training occurs in rural areas. Training physicians in rural areas improves access to care and also increases the likelihood of practicing in a rural community. - Nearly 20% of Americans live in rural areas, but only 10% of physicians practice in these communities. - The United States continues to face a serious physician shortage, especially in rural communities. Current projections show the nation may fall short by up to 124,000 physicians in the next decade, with rural areas alone expecting to face a deficit of more than 20,000 primary care doctors by this year. - Training, recruiting, and retaining physicians in rural communities is essential to ensuring that people living in these areas have reliable access to comprehensive health care services. ### Issues:Health

Miller, Sewell Introduce Bill to Make Mastectomy Bras and Silicone Prosthetics More Affordable for Breast Cancer Survivors

Position: Introduces legislation to amend the U.S. tariff schedule to create new tariff classifications for silicone breast prosthetics and mastectomy bras, aiming to reduce costs for breast cancer survivors.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswomen Carol Miller (R-WV) and Terri Sewell (D-AL) introduced legislation to amend the United States tariff schedule to establish new tariff classifications for silicone breast prosthetics and mastectomy bras. The bill will make these important medical products more accessible and affordable for women who have undergone breast cancer treatment. An estimated 4.3 million women in the United States are living with a history of breast cancer, reflecting the growing number of women who are surviving their diagnosis and living long lives after treatment. For many breast cancer survivors, the physical effects of a mastectomy can continue long after treatment ends. Mastectomy bras and silicone prosthetics can play an important role in helping women feel comfortable and confident in their appearance, restore a sense of normalcy, and move forward after one of the most difficult experiences of their lives. “Surviving breast cancer is an incredible victory, but for far too many women, the challenges do not end when treatment does. After undergoing a mastectomy, women deserve access to products that can help them feel comfortable and confident without facing unnecessary costs. This bill is about making sure breast cancer survivors have greater access to silicone prosthetics and mastectomy bras by removing unnecessary barriers that can drive up the cost of these essential products. Every woman who has fought breast cancer deserves the opportunity to feel whole again and move forward with strength and self-assurance,” said Congresswoman Miller. "Breast cancer patients and survivors deserve to have access to affordable mastectomy bras that are exempt from costly tariffs. I am proud to support this legislation which will more accurately designate mastectomy bras as medical products. I would like to thank my colleague Representative Miller for leading this effort, and I look forward to continue working with her to reduce costs for cancer survivors,” said Congresswoman Sewell. A copy of the bill text can be found here. ### Issues:EconomyHealth

Miller, Colleagues Introduce Bill Expanding Virtual Opioid Use Disorder Treatment for Veterans

Position: The release supports establishing a two-year VA pilot program that connects veterans with opioid use disorder to community-based virtual treatment providers when VA facilities cannot provide timely care.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Representatives Carol Miller (R-WV), Deborah Ross (D-NC), and Don Davis (D-NC) introduced the Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment for Veterans Act. This bipartisan legislation would establish a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) pilot program that would connect veterans with opioid use disorder (OUD) to community-based virtual treatment providers when the VA cannot provide timely care directly. The legislation would expand access to evidence-based treatment for veterans with OUD when distance, long wait times, transportation challenges, or provider shortages make it difficult to receive in-person care at a VA facility. Despite the effectiveness of treatment, requiring in-person appointments can make it difficult for patients to begin and remain in care. These challenges are especially significant for the more than 4.4 million veterans who live in rural communities, where travel distances are longer and local specialists are often scarce. “Our veterans have sacrificed so much in service to our country, and they deserve timely access to the care they have rightfully earned. Too many veterans struggling with opioid addiction face barriers to treatment because of long wait times or a lack of access to in-person care. This bill provides a commonsense solution by expanding access to life saving treatment through telehealth, if and only when veterans cannot receive timely care at a clinic. I am happy to support this legislation and urge my colleagues to help get it across the finish line,” said Congresswoman Miller. “When a veteran is ready to seek treatment for opioid use disorder, a long drive, a months-long waiting list, or a lack of nearby specialists should never stand in their way. More than 300,000 veterans in North Carolina live in rural areas where accessing care can be especially difficult. The VA has already demonstrated that telehealth can help veterans begin and remain in opioid treatment. My legislation builds on that success by ensuring veterans and their families can access the care they need – no matter their zip code,” said Congresswoman Ross. “Eastern North Carolina is home to more than 56,000 veterans and generations of servicemembers and military families who strengthen our communities through their service and leadership. When veterans are seeking treatment, distance, transportation challenges, provider shortages, or long wait times should never keep them from receiving the care they have earned. The Virtual-Based Opioid Treatment for Veterans Act would connect veterans to community-based virtual care when the VA cannot deliver timely treatment, helping to close gaps in our rural communities while preserving the VA’s central role,” said Congressman Davis. The legislation would direct the VA to establish a two-year pilot program through the Veterans Community Care Program to connect eligible veterans with qualified virtual opioid treatment providers when VA facilities cannot provide timely care. The pilot would supplement, not replace, care delivered directly by the VA. VA research supports expanding virtual treatment options. A national study of more than 17,000 veterans receiving buprenorphine found that patients who received at least some care through telehealth were significantly more likely to remain in treatment for at least 90 days than those treated exclusively in person. The bill is endorsed by the Veterans Resilience Project of NC, Veterans Life Center of NC, North Carolina Medical Society, Behavioral Health Association of Providers, Project VBOT, Breaking Barriers to Substance Use Recovery, Addiction Professionals of NC, and International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium. Bill text is available here. ### Issues:HealthVeterans

Miller Applauds President Trump’s Investment in America’s Coal Industry

Position: The release supports a federal investment of approximately $700 million to strengthen the coal industry, including upgrading and extending the life of coal-fired power plants and export infrastructure, and criticizes prior federal policies described as the 'War on Coal'.

Washington, D.C. – This afternoon, President Trump announced an investment of $700 million dollars to strengthen the American coal industry, with a focus on coal-fired power plants and export infrastructure. This major federal initiative includes upgrading and extending the life of existing coal facilities, including plants in West Virginia, by using federal authority to support critical energy production and grid reliability. This effort reinforces American energy independence and strengthens baseload power capacity at a time of rising demand and global energy competition. This investment is expected to support coal-producing regions across the country by stabilizing operations, preserving mining jobs, and reinforcing supply chains tied to the industry. For communities in West Virginia and other coal-dependent states, the announcement signals renewed federal backing for an industry that has long served as the backbone of local economies and national energy security. “The War on Coal has had devastating effects for West Virginia. What was once a booming state has experienced population decline and a steady erosion of its working class base. I am grateful that President Trumpis acknowledging this challenge and investing in the coal industry through this ‘Beautiful Clean Coal’ initiative by supporting a vital sector that serves as the backbone of so many American industries. Thank you President Trump for your commitment to our coal miners and their families,” said Congresswoman Miller. Background President Trump announced a major federal initiative investing approximately $700 million to strengthen the U.S. coal industry this afternoon. The plan is expected to utilize federal authorities, including the Defense Production Act, to extend the operational life of coal generation facilities and support grid reliability amid rising national electricity demand. West Virginia has long been a national leader in the coal industry, consistently ranking among the top coal-producing states and playing a central role in powering America’s energy grid. The “War on Coal” refers to a mix of federal policies and market changes over the past several decades that have significantly reduced coal production and jobs across Appalachia, heavily impacting West Virginia and leading to long-term economic challenges in many coalfield communities. ###

Miller Brings Nearly $60 Million to West Virginia for Clean Water, Law Enforcement, Jobs, and Infrastructure

Washington, D.C. - Since Congress created the Community Project Funding program in Fiscal Year 2022, Congresswoman Miller (R-WV) has secured $59,302,487 for southern West Virginia. Community Project Funding allows Members of Congress to put forward requests for direct funding for projects in their home districts to the Appropriations Committee. Miller’s nearly $60 million has brought crucial funds to West Virginia’s law enforcement, economic development projects, hospitals, health networks, and water systems in southern West Virginia. Since FY2022, Miller has secured: $942,208 for Law Enforcement $12,423,439 for Economic Development $22,016,000 for Health Projects $23,920,840 for Water and Sewer Projects One of Miller’s main focuses has been the water crisis in our southern coalfields. Of the nearly $24 million secured for water and sewer projects since FY2022, $1,200,000 has been appropriated directly to Wyoming County water projects, and $2,995,840 has been appropriated to McDowell County. Building on this crucial funding, Miller also joined Rep. Riley Moore (R-WV) last July in introducing an amendment to the House Interior Committee's Fiscal Year 2026 Department of the Interior, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Related Agencies Appropriations Act which successfully passed the House of Representatives. This amendment directed the EPA to provide information on the resources it has available to assist states and counties with a high prevalence of violations of drinking water regulations, such as Wyoming and McDowell Counties in southern West Virginia. “I am grateful for Community Project Funding and that my role in Congress has allowed me to have an impact on southern West Virginia. I am especially thrilled to have secured nearly $24 million for water and sewer projects in my district. Clean drinking water is a necessity, but tragically, some communities in West Virginia struggle to access this basic need. I am committed to doing everything in my power to help these communities, whether through Community Project Funding or amendments to annual appropriations bills. I will continue working with my colleagues in Congress and the Trump Administration to deliver the support West Virginians need and deserve every day,” said Congresswoman Miller. For Fiscal Year 2027, Miller has requested $70,430,000 for southern West Virginia projects and the funding is currently under consideration by the Appropriations Committee. Of this over $70 million being requested, $48,689,000 would go directly to water and sewer projects in West Virginia’s First Congressional District. Background: In Fiscal Year 2026, Congresswoman Miller requested $750,000 to remove a Combined Sewer Overflow in Welch, WV, allowing for compliance with the Clean Water Act and improving the quality of life for 868 residential and commercial customers in McDowell County. In Fiscal Year 2025, Congresswoman Miller requested $750,000 to remove a Combined Sewer Overflow in Welch, WV. In Fiscal Year 2024, Congresswoman Miller secured $750,000 for the town of Pineville's Brenton/Baileysville Waterline Extension Project that will provide water service to approximately 254 customers in Wyoming County. In Fiscal Year 2024, Congresswoman Miller secured $1,750,000 for the construction of a new sewer system in Davy, WV that will cut pollution going into the Tug Fork River and eliminate health hazards for the community in McDowell County. In Fiscal Year 2023, Congresswoman Miller secured $450,000 for the Wyoming County Commission to provide efficient, reliable, and safe public water to approximately 215 residents and businesses through the Hanover Waterline Extension Project. In Fiscal Year 2022, Congresswoman Miller secured $495,840 for the DigDeep Right to Water Project in Welch, WV that will provide sanitary septic and sewage service to 35 households and also provide clean water for the community in McDowell County, WV. Information for all Community Project Funding and Member Designated Funding requests can be found here. ### Issues:Congress

Miller Questions Health Systems CEO During Ways and Means Hearing

Position: Congresswoman Miller questions whether health system consolidation serves patients' interests and examines how federal law, regulation, and taxpayer subsidies may create incentives that reward higher costs over health outcomes and competition.

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and her colleagues on the Ways and Means Committee held a hearing to investigate health care affordability for all Americans by examining the role of health systems. The hearing featured top executives from four diverse health systems. Members had the opportunity to examine these systems’ evolution from hospitals into consolidated health care conglomerates and inquire whether this reality is in the best interest of patients or whether it contributes to rising costs for families and taxpayers. During the hearing, Congresswoman Miller examined how federal law and regulation, as well as open-ended taxpayer subsidization, have created perverse incentives that reward higher costs at the expense of health outcomes, and market power instead of true competition that delivers value for patients. A video and transcript of Congresswoman Miller’s questions and the provided responses can be found below. Image

Miller, Colleagues Celebrate Bipartisan Resolution Declaring April as Second Chance Month

Washington, D.C. - Last week, Congresswoman Miller (R-WV) joined Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Danny K. Davis (D-IL), as well as Senators Cramer (R-ND) and Klobuchar (D-MN) in reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral Second Chance Month Resolution. “In West Virginia, we know how important it is to provide everyone with opportunities to succeed. Recognizing April as Second Chance Month gives hope to those who are reentering the workforce after serving their time incarcerated. When we invest in our communities and put in place resources and support for people released from prisons and jails, we build stronger and safer communities. This resolution will bring more visibility to Second Chance programs that are instrumental in helping people across the nation get back on the right path as they reenter their communities,” said Congresswoman Miller. “This is a nation of second chances. Offering incarcerated Americans the opportunity to succeed by reducing barriers preventing them from establishing good-paying jobs and earning sought-after respect is a critical key to reducing recidivism rates. By investing in these individuals who have proven to be committed to rectifying their mistakes, we are investing in the future success and safety of our communities. I am proud to introduce this resolution to recognize April as Second Chance Month. This piece of legislation champions second chances while highlighting the importance of restoring hope to individuals looking to reintegrate back into their communities with dignity,” said Congressman Westerman. “There are millions of individuals in our country who have civil and criminal records that serve as barriers to obtaining education, technical skills, training, jobs, and government benefits. Second chances - and especially the Second Chance Act – help to reduce and remove these barriers. Therefore, I am proud to join my colleagues in recognizing Second Chance Month. Second Chance Month honors the work of non-profit organizations, faith-based entities, communities, governments, employers, and individuals that help those with records gain the skills, education, and employment needed to thrive, thereby strengthening individuals, rebuilding families, and growing our economy,” said Congressman Davis. "As Prison Fellowship marks its 50th anniversary, the Second Chance Month resolution reflects our longstanding commitment to justice that restores. We know that when unnecessary barriers to reentry are removed, people are better equipped to succeed, making our neighborhoods safer and stronger for everyone,” said Scott Peyton, Director of Government Affairs for Prison Fellowship. Read the full resolution text here. Background: This resolution recognizes April as Second Chance Month, raising awareness for unlocking opportunities for successful reentry into society following incarceration that ultimately reduces recidivism rates. Millions of American adults with a criminal record face enormous obstacles to successfully re-enter society upon release. When legal and social barriers prohibit a formerly incarcerated person from finding well-paying jobs, this not only negatively impacts them, but also has lasting negative effects for their families. Beyond that, securing gainful employment and being accepted in society has been proven to reduce the likelihood of these individuals returning to prison in the future, ultimately decreasing crime and improving public safety. This resolution is supported by Prison Fellowship, American Correctional Association, Brennan Center for Justice, CPAC, Due Process Institute, FAMM, Major County Sheriffs of America, Modern Fortis, National District Attorneys Association, Niskanen Center, Right on Crime, and Unify.US. ###