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Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-289| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (10)
Barry Moore (Republican)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month." It acknowledges that millions of Americans have criminal records and face significant legal and societal barriers, known as collateral consequences , even after completing their sentences. These consequences often hinder successful reentry by impeding access to employment, education, and housing, regardless of the crime's severity or the time passed. The resolution emphasizes that these barriers can negatively impact public safety by contributing to recidivism and disproportionately affecting underserved communities. It recognizes the importance of initiatives like the First Step Act and the Second Chance Act in providing rehabilitation and reentry services. Ultimately, the resolution calls upon the public to observe "Second Chance Month" by promoting awareness of these unnecessary barriers and fostering opportunities for individuals with criminal records to achieve closure and contribute fully to their communities.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-210
Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2019 as Second Chance Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1066
Expressing support for the designation of April 2022 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-350
Expressing support for the designation of April 2021 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1162
Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-312
Expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-789
Expressing support for designation of April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-281
Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".
Apr 1, 2025
Submitted in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-210
    Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2019 as Second Chance Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1066
    Expressing support for the designation of April 2022 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-350
    Expressing support for the designation of April 2021 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1162
    Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-312
    Expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-789
    Expressing support for designation of April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-281
    Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".


  • April 1, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-149: A resolution designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".

Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".

USA119th CongressHRES-289| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month." It acknowledges that millions of Americans have criminal records and face significant legal and societal barriers, known as collateral consequences , even after completing their sentences. These consequences often hinder successful reentry by impeding access to employment, education, and housing, regardless of the crime's severity or the time passed. The resolution emphasizes that these barriers can negatively impact public safety by contributing to recidivism and disproportionately affecting underserved communities. It recognizes the importance of initiatives like the First Step Act and the Second Chance Act in providing rehabilitation and reentry services. Ultimately, the resolution calls upon the public to observe "Second Chance Month" by promoting awareness of these unnecessary barriers and fostering opportunities for individuals with criminal records to achieve closure and contribute fully to their communities.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-210
Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2019 as Second Chance Month.

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-1066
Expressing support for the designation of April 2022 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-350
Expressing support for the designation of April 2021 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1162
Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-312
Expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-789
Expressing support for designation of April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 115-281
Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".
Apr 1, 2025
Submitted in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-210
    Expressing support for the designation of the month of April 2019 as Second Chance Month.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-1066
    Expressing support for the designation of April 2022 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-350
    Expressing support for the designation of April 2021 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1162
    Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-312
    Expressing support for the designation of April 2023 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-789
    Expressing support for designation of April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 115-281
    Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".


  • April 1, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bruce Westerman

Bruce Westerman

Republican Representative

Arkansas

Cosponsors (10)
Barry Moore (Republican)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-149: A resolution designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted