This resolution supports designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" to raise awareness about the barriers facing the millions of Americans with a criminal record who've served their time. It highlights how collateral consequences — automatic restrictions on employment, housing, education, and professional licensing — make it harder for formerly incarcerated people to reintegrate, which in turn increases recidivism. The resolution honors organizations working to remove unnecessary barriers and calls on Americans to observe the month with programs that promote second chances.
Congressional Summary
This resolution supports the designation of Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- House
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Introduced in House
- Action Date
- 2025-04-01
- Date Added
- 2026-04-06
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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