SRES149Referred to Committee

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

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-01
Introduced
7
Cosponsors
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Amy Klobuchar
Amy Klobuchar
Democrat · MN · Senator
Votes with party: 56.0% (323 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (7)

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

2025-04-28

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution officially recognizes April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" to raise awareness about criminal justice reform and the importance of helping people who have been incarcerated or involved in the criminal justice system successfully reintegrate into society. The designation encourages communities, organizations, and government agencies to highlight programs and initiatives that support rehabilitation, job training, and reducing recidivism for formerly incarcerated individuals. The resolution passed the Senate unanimously and does not create any new laws or programs, but rather serves as a symbolic statement of support for second chance opportunities.

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Crime and Law Enforcement
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