June 22, 2015 Dear Friend, Every year, thousands of ex-offenders leave prison without the resources or means to secure employment, purchase food or provide healthcare for themselves or their families. Unfortunately, without federal benefits to help them successfully reenter society these ex-offenders often commit crimes that send them back prison, costing both our criminal justice system and communities significant money and resources. That's why I recently re-introduced the Recidivism Reduction Act, legislation that will ensure eligible individuals receive their federal benefits on the first day of their release so they can start productive, law-abiding lives out of prison. Barriers in current federal law means returning ex-offenders have to wait several months after their release before being able to access many of their benefits. My proposed legislation works to remove these barriers and create a smooth transition so that newly released individuals can have access to their federal disability and health care benefits right away. I am proud to re-introduce this bill, and I look forward to support from my colleagues as we look to reduce recidivism rates, save tax payers money, and increase the opportunities for released inmates to become contributing members of society once again. Your Friend,
André INSIDE SCOOP: Did you know Habitat for Humanity builds new homes for veterans? Last week, my staff in Indy helped put some of the finishing touches on Hoosier veteran Vito Sanders' new home. Sanders learned about Habitat's OrthoIndy Veteran Build program last year, after my office held a Habitat for Humanity information session. 
| Team Carson going to work for Habitat for Humanity in Indianapolis. |
To learn more about OrthyIndy's Veteran Build program or to get involved, click here. | 
