Lobbyist Reports

The American Jail Association is working for you on Capitol Hill!

Members of AJA's Executive Board and lobbyist Richard Hoar meet regularly with members of Congress to discuss legislation related to the field of corrections and public safety.

Comments or questions regarding AJA's legislative efforts should be directed to Executive Director Chris Daniels by email or by calling 301-857-1448.

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2023 Reports  




  • Washington Update
  • Removal of X-Waiver
  • Joint NCCHC and AJA Letter to Senate Leadership
  • New Senate HELP Committee Leadership
  • AJA Virtual Hill Meetings
  • Bills by Issue
  • Washington Update
  • AJA Virtual Hill Meetings
  • Medicaid Reentry Act/Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy
  • Removal of X-Waiver
  • Opioid Treatment Updates
  • Family Notification Legislation
  • Work on the Hill
  • Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Update
  • Bills by Issue
  • Washington Update
  • Efforts to Include Jails and Correctional Facilities in Legislative Efforts
  • Issues Impacting Incarcerated Individuals
  • Reentry Act (HR 2400) – Rep. Paul Tonko (D-NY)
  • Due Process Continuity of Care Act (S 971) – Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
  • SHIELD Act (HR 62) – Rep. Shelia Jackson Lee (D-TX)
  • Bills by Issue
  • Reentry in Congress
  • CMS Actions on Reentry
  • Senator Booker Continues to Focus on Criminal Justice
  • HR 3019 / S 1401 Federal Prison Oversight Reform Act
  • Washington Update
  • Bills by Issue



 


 
No Report
  • Medicaid Reentry
  • Bipartisan Debt Limit Package Passed
  • FY24 Budget Update
  • Bills by Issue
  • Executive Summary
  • House Passes Health Bills
    GOP Says Would Expand Options
  • Raise the Wage Act of 2023
  • Bills by Issue
  • Legislative Update
  • Work on the Hill
  • Congress Fall To-Do List 
  • Appropriations FY24 Budget Update
  • Bills By Issue
2022 Reports  




  • Washington Update
  • Next-of-Kin Notification Legislation
  • Mental Health
  • Inmate Call Rate Legislation
  • In-Person Meetings and Sheriff's Fly-In
  • Bills by Issue
  • Washington Update
  • Congressional Outreach
  • Mental Health
  • Looking Forward
  • Bills by Issue
  • Washington Update
  • Inmate Call Rate Legislation
  • Next-of-Kin Notification Legislation
  • Opioids
  • Looking Forward
  • Bills by Issue
  • Washington Update
  • Mental Health
  • Inmate Call Rate Legislation
  • National Drug Control Strategy
  • Looking Forward
  • Bills by Issue




  • Washington Update
  • Appropriations
  • Inmate Call Rates & Family Notification Bills
  • Gun Safety Legislation
  • Mental Health Legislation
  • Bills by Issue
  • Washington Update
  • Mental Health Legislation
  • Gun Safety Legislation
  • Appropriations
  • Bills by Issue
  • Washington Update
  • Inmate Call Rates
  • Law Enforcement Bills
  • Guidance on Medicaid Re-Entry for Incarcerated Individuals
  • Mental Health Legislation Outlook
  • Bills by Issue
  • Washington Update
  • Senate Hearing on Deaths in Corrections Facilities
  • Appropriations
  • Board of Directors Meeting
  • Bills by Issue




 
  • Washington Update
  • Mental Health Legislation
  • ONDCP Report on Substance
    Use Disorder in Pregnancy
  • Bills by Issue
  • Washington Update
  • Justice & Mental Health
    Collaboration Reauthorization Act
  • Mental Health Parity Act
  • Leadership Changes to Relevant
    Congressional Committees
  • Bills by Issue
  • Washington Update
  • Lobbyit Jail Visit
  • Mental Health Draft Letter to
    Senate Leadership
  • Notable Provisions in the FY23
    Omnibus Appropriations Bill
  • Bills by Issue
 

2020 Reports




  • Congressional Update
    • Paycheck Protection Program
    • What We Know About the Next Stimulus Package
  • Hill Activity Report
  • Congressional Update
  • Hill Activity Report
    • Medicaid Inmate Exclusion Policy
    • Small Business Support Items
  • Congressional Update
  • Hill Activity Report
  • Congressional Update
  • Hill Activity Report