Helping Incentivize Returning Citizen Employment (HIRE) Amendment Act of 2025

The HIRE Amendment Act of 2025 creates a tax incentive program in Washington, D.C., for businesses that hire returning citizens (formerly incarcerated individuals) in full-time roles. It provides a $5,000 annual tax credit per employee for businesses that retain these workers for at least 90 days. The Department of Employment Services will manage the program, ensuring compliance and distributing credits. This law directly affects D.C. employers and over 2,000 returning citizens who reenter the city annually, aiming to reduce employment barriers and recidivism through financial support for hiring.