Diversion from Criminal Legal System
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Ensure fair housing background checks
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) should propose rulemaking relating to the use of criminal and eviction records and algorithms in background screening for individuals seeking rental housing.
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Fund housing programs for the formerly incarcerated
Congress should pass legislation that provides resources to communities to help individuals returning from incarceration secure housing.