Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".

5/14/2024, 2:20 PM

This resolution supports the designation of Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.

Bill 118 HRES 1162, also known as the "Second Chance Month" resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate April 2024 as "Second Chance Month" in the United States. The purpose of this resolution is to bring attention to the importance of providing individuals who have been incarcerated with opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

The resolution emphasizes the need for policies and programs that support individuals who have served their time and are seeking a second chance. It recognizes the challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face, such as barriers to employment, housing, and education, and calls for efforts to remove these obstacles and promote successful reentry into society.

Additionally, the resolution highlights the positive impact that second chances can have on individuals, families, and communities. It acknowledges the potential for individuals who have made mistakes in the past to turn their lives around, contribute to society, and become productive members of their communities. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1162 seeks to raise awareness about the importance of second chances and encourage support for policies and programs that help individuals who have been incarcerated to successfully reintegrate into society.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 1162

Introduced on
2024-04-19

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/19/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution supports the designation of Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.

Bill 118 HRES 1162, also known as the "Second Chance Month" resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate April 2024 as "Second Chance Month" in the United States. The purpose of this resolution is to bring attention to the importance of providing individuals who have been incarcerated with opportunities for rehabilitation and reintegration into society.

The resolution emphasizes the need for policies and programs that support individuals who have served their time and are seeking a second chance. It recognizes the challenges that formerly incarcerated individuals face, such as barriers to employment, housing, and education, and calls for efforts to remove these obstacles and promote successful reentry into society.

Additionally, the resolution highlights the positive impact that second chances can have on individuals, families, and communities. It acknowledges the potential for individuals who have made mistakes in the past to turn their lives around, contribute to society, and become productive members of their communities. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1162 seeks to raise awareness about the importance of second chances and encourage support for policies and programs that help individuals who have been incarcerated to successfully reintegrate into society.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedExpressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/12/2024

This resolution supports the designation of Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.


Latest Action4/19/2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.