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Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
6/18/2025, 8:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3552
The bill titled "To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007" was introduced in the 119th session of Congress as H.R. 3552 on May 21, 2025. The purpose of the bill is to extend the authorization of the Second Chance Act of 2007, which likely focuses on reentry programs for individuals leaving incarceration to reduce recidivism rates and support successful reintegration into society.
Congressional Summary of HR 3552
Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
This bill reauthorizes through FY2030 various federal grants for state, local, and tribal governments, nonprofit organizations, and service providers to support individuals who reenter the community following a period of incarceration.
Specifically, the bill reauthorizes the following:
- grants for adult and juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects;
- grants for family-based substance abuse treatment programs;
- grants to evaluate and improve educational methods at prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities;
- grants for career training education;
- the offender reentry substance abuse and criminal justice collaboration program; and
- grants to nonprofit organizations for community-based mentoring and transitional services.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3552
Bill HR 3552 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 21, 2025. Bill HR 3552 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on May 21, 2025. Bill HR 3552's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of May 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3552
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
80Democrat Cosponsors
50Republican Cosponsors
30Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3552
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3552
Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025
To reauthorize the Second Chance Act of 2007.
Comments
Lennon Schroeder
840
11 months ago
I don't like this new bill about giving second chances to people who done wrong. It's not fair to those who follow the rules and do the right thing. Why should they get another chance when they messed up? It's not right. I don't think this bill is good for anyone, especially not me.
Elijah Schultz
697
10 months ago
I'm all for giving people a second chance, this bill is a step in the right direction!
Ari Wyatt
697
10 months ago
This bill sounds like it could help a lot of people, which is great!
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3552
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