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

This resolution states that the U.S. House of Representatives supports designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month." It honors communities, government bodies, nonprofits, congregations, employers, and individuals who work to remove legal and social barriers facing people with criminal records. It calls on people in the United States to observe the month through actions and programs that raise awareness of those barriers and provide closure for people with criminal records who have served their sentences. The resolution does not create new laws or funding.

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Sponsors

• Bruce Westerman Republican sponsor
• 10 cosponsors