Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

34 U.S.C. § 12241

Purpose

The purpose of this part is to evaluate the effectiveness of certain demonstration projects in helping to—
(1)
alleviate the harm to children and primary caretaker parents caused by separation due to the incarceration of the parents;
(2)
reduce recidivism rates of prisoners by encouraging strong and supportive family relationships; and
(3)
explore the cost effectiveness of community correctional facilities.

Pub. L. 103–322, title III, § 31902108 Stat. 1892(, , .)

Editorial Notes

Codification

section 13881 of Title 42Section was formerly classified to , The Public Health and Welfare, prior to editorial reclassification and renumbering as this section.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title

Pub. L. 103–322section 31901 of Pub. L. 103–322section 10101 of this titleFor short title of subtitle S of title III of , which is classified to this part, as the “Family Unity Demonstration Project Act”, see , set out as a Short Title of 1994 Act note under .