Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".

United States115th CongressHRES-281House of Representatives
Latest legislative activity: Apr 26, 2017

Summary

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Honors the work of communities, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, congregations, employers, and individuals to remove unnecessary legal and societal barriers that prevent an individual with a criminal record from becoming a productive member of society.

Calls on the people of the United States to observe Second Chance Month through actions and programs that promote awareness of collateral consequences and provide closure for individuals who have paid their debts.

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  1. Introduced in House

  2. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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