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House resolution · H.Res. 1173 (119th Congress)

Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 27, 2026

Sponsor: Bruce Westerman (U.S. Representative, AR-4, Republican)

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Summary

A non-binding House resolution expressing support for designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month." The resolution asserts that millions of Americans have a criminal record and that people leaving prison face automatic legal and societal barriers regardless of the offense or time elapsed.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

Cosponsors

10

Cosponsors listed on Congress.gov, shown A to Z.

  • Democratic6
  • Republican4

This bill has cosponsors from more than one party.

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Related bills

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Full history

  1. Apr 27, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Apr 14, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House

  3. Apr 14, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

  4. Apr 14, 2026

    Submitted in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

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