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A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-189| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (9)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses strong support for designating April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month." It highlights that millions of Americans have arrest or conviction records and face significant systemic barriers to employment, leading to high joblessness and recidivism rates among formerly incarcerated individuals. The resolution underscores the importance of fair-chance employment in fostering a robust workforce and reducing societal challenges. To achieve these goals, the Senate supports efforts to ensure individuals impacted by incarceration obtain stable employment, housing, healthcare, and nutrition. Key provisions include dismantling structural barriers like licensing restrictions, expanding workforce development programs such as pre-apprenticeships and skill-building, and educating employers on the benefits of fair-chance hiring. The resolution also encourages collaboration among government agencies, community organizations, employers, and labor unions to enhance fair-chance hiring and help heal communities affected by mass incarceration.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-644
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2717-2718: 2)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-644
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".


  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2717-2718: 2)

Labor and Employment

A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".

USA119th CongressSRES-189| Senate 
| Updated: 4/30/2025
This resolution expresses strong support for designating April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month." It highlights that millions of Americans have arrest or conviction records and face significant systemic barriers to employment, leading to high joblessness and recidivism rates among formerly incarcerated individuals. The resolution underscores the importance of fair-chance employment in fostering a robust workforce and reducing societal challenges. To achieve these goals, the Senate supports efforts to ensure individuals impacted by incarceration obtain stable employment, housing, healthcare, and nutrition. Key provisions include dismantling structural barriers like licensing restrictions, expanding workforce development programs such as pre-apprenticeships and skill-building, and educating employers on the benefits of fair-chance hiring. The resolution also encourages collaboration among government agencies, community organizations, employers, and labor unions to enhance fair-chance hiring and help heal communities affected by mass incarceration.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-644
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".
Apr 30, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 30, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2717-2718: 2)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-644
    A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2024, through April 30, 2024, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".


  • April 30, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 30, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2717-2718: 2)
Edward J. Markey

Edward J. Markey

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (9)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Labor and Employment

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted