Passed on 2026-04-28
Resolution · 119th Congress · SRES 668
A resolution designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
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Introduced 2026-04-14Topic: criminal justice · labor · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis Senate resolution designates April 2026 as "Second Chance Month." It recognizes the work of communities, government institutions, nonprofits, congregations, employers, and individuals to remove legal and social barriers faced by 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, programs, or funding.
Sponsors
- Amy Klobuchar Democrat sponsor
- 5 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-28 | Senate | Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2075) | |
| 2026-04-28 | Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. | floor pass | |
| 2026-04-28 | Senate | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. | report |
| 2026-04-28 | Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. | report | |
| 2026-04-14 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1743-1744) | refer |
| 2026-04-14 | Submitted in Senate | introduce |