The Project Homecoming Amendment Act of 2025 aims to establish a comprehensive reentry housing program for individuals returning from incarceration in the District of Columbia. This initiative will provide stable housing and support services to help these individuals reintegrate into society successfully. The program will offer direct rental stipends of $1,500 per month to eligible households willing to host returning citizens, along with access to wraparound services such as counseling, job training, and financial literacy support. Additionally, the bill mandates training for hosts to equip them with the necessary skills to provide a supportive environment and establishes structured rental agreements to clarify expectations and dispute resolution processes.

The legislation also outlines the roles of the Mayor's Office of Returning Citizens Affairs in administering the program and the Commission on Reentry and Returning Citizen Affairs in overseeing its implementation. The program will monitor and evaluate participants quarterly to ensure compliance and assess outcomes related to housing stability, employment, and recidivism reduction. By investing in housing solutions and community support networks, the Project Homecoming Amendment Act seeks to reduce homelessness among returning citizens, lower incarceration costs, and foster safer neighborhoods.