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A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".

USA115th CongressSRES-129| Senate 
| Updated: 4/25/2017
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (3)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates April 2017 as Second Chance Month. 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 7, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2460)
Apr 25, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 25, 2017
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)
Apr 25, 2017
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 25, 2017
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)
  • April 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2460)


  • April 25, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 25, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)


  • April 25, 2017
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 25, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-440: A resolution designating April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".
  • HRES 115-281: Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".
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A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".

USA115th CongressSRES-129| Senate 
| Updated: 4/25/2017
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Designates April 2017 as Second Chance Month. 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 7, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 7, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2460)
Apr 25, 2017
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 25, 2017
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)
Apr 25, 2017
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 25, 2017
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)
  • April 7, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 7, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2460)


  • April 25, 2017
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 25, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)


  • April 25, 2017
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 25, 2017
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)
Rob Portman

Rob Portman

Republican Senator

Ohio

Cosponsors (3)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)James Lankford (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • SRES 115-440: A resolution designating April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".
  • HRES 115-281: Expressing support for designation of April 2017 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