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This concurrent resolution affirms the importance of religious liberty protections for incarcerated individuals under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000 (RLUIPA), which ensures that people in institutions receiving federal funds are not unduly burdened in their religious practices, requiring governments to show a compelling reason and use the least restrictive means if they must impose such a burden. It also recognizes the faith-based rehabilitation contributions of the Prison Fellowship program, a large Christian nonprofit serving prisoners and their families, on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, acknowledging its role in promoting accountability, improved mental health, and successful reentry into society, and encourages correctional agencies to adopt policies that align with RLUIPA's protections and allow access to faith-based programs.

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