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

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.