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A resolution designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-149| Senate 
| Updated: 4/28/2025
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (7)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This Senate resolution officially designates April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records. It aims to increase public awareness regarding the significant legal and societal barriers, known as collateral consequences, that hinder successful reintegration into communities. These collateral consequences often prevent individuals from securing meaningful employment, housing, and educational opportunities, even after they have served their time. Such barriers can contribute to recidivism, negatively impact families, and disproportionately affect underserved communities of color. The resolution honors the efforts of various organizations and individuals working to remove these unnecessary barriers. It calls upon the people of the United States to observe this month through actions and programs that promote awareness and provide closure for those who have paid their debt to society.

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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-549
A resolution designating April 2020 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-102
A resolution designating April 2019 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-605
A resolution designating April 2022 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-146
A resolution designating April 2021 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-652
A resolution designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-193
A resolution designating April 2023 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-440
A resolution designating April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-129
A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 28, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610: 2; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)
Apr 28, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 28, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-549
    A resolution designating April 2020 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-102
    A resolution designating April 2019 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-605
    A resolution designating April 2022 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-146
    A resolution designating April 2021 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-652
    A resolution designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-193
    A resolution designating April 2023 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-440
    A resolution designating April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-129
    A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".


  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


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


  • April 28, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 28, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610: 2; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)


  • April 28, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 28, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)

Crime and Law Enforcement

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  • HRES 119-289: Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
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A resolution designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-149| Senate 
| Updated: 4/28/2025
This Senate resolution officially designates April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" to highlight the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records. It aims to increase public awareness regarding the significant legal and societal barriers, known as collateral consequences, that hinder successful reintegration into communities. These collateral consequences often prevent individuals from securing meaningful employment, housing, and educational opportunities, even after they have served their time. Such barriers can contribute to recidivism, negatively impact families, and disproportionately affect underserved communities of color. The resolution honors the efforts of various organizations and individuals working to remove these unnecessary barriers. It calls upon the people of the United States to observe this month through actions and programs that promote awareness and provide closure for those who have paid their debt to society.

Bill Text Versions

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2 versions available

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-549
A resolution designating April 2020 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 116-102
A resolution designating April 2019 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-605
A resolution designating April 2022 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 117-146
A resolution designating April 2021 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-652
A resolution designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-193
A resolution designating April 2023 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-440
A resolution designating April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 115-129
A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 28, 2025
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 28, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610: 2; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)
Apr 28, 2025
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Apr 28, 2025
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-549
    A resolution designating April 2020 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 116-102
    A resolution designating April 2019 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-605
    A resolution designating April 2022 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 117-146
    A resolution designating April 2021 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-652
    A resolution designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-193
    A resolution designating April 2023 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-440
    A resolution designating April 2018 as "Second Chance Month".


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 115-129
    A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".


  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


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


  • April 28, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 28, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610: 2; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)


  • April 28, 2025
    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.


  • April 28, 2025
    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)
Amy Klobuchar

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic Senator

Minnesota

Cosponsors (7)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Kevin Cramer (Republican)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-289: Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal justice information and recordsEmployment discrimination and employee rights