House resolution · H.Res. 289 (119th Congress)

Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 1, 2025

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

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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.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

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Adopted

Committee

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

Cosponsors

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Republican3

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Full history

Apr 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. House
U.S. House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Apr 1, 2025
Submitted in House
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