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Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".
5/14/2024, 2:20 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1162
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1162
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.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1162
Bill HRES 1162 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2024. Bill HRES 1162 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 19, 2024. Bill HRES 1162's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of April 19, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1162
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1162
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1162
Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".
Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".
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