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

USA115th CongressHRES-281| House 
| Updated: 4/26/2017
Tony Cárdenas

Tony Cárdenas

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Scott Taylor (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Steve Russell (Republican)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Mark Walker (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Timeline
Apr 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 26, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-789: Expressing support for designation of April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".
  • SRES 115-129: A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".
  • SRES 115-440: A resolution designating April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".
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Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".

USA115th CongressHRES-281| House 
| Updated: 4/26/2017
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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Timeline
Apr 26, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 26, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • April 26, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 26, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Tony Cárdenas

Tony Cárdenas

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (14)
Steve Chabot (Republican)Mia B. Love (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (Democratic)Scott Taylor (Republican)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)John Conyers (Democratic)Steve Russell (Republican)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Mark Walker (Republican)Rick Larsen (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 115-789: Expressing support for designation of April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".
  • SRES 115-129: A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".
  • SRES 115-440: A resolution designating April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commemorative events and holidaysCongressional tributesCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizations