Bills · SRES 149
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 149Criminal justice information and recordsEmployment discrimination and employee rights
A resolution designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
INTRO APR 1· LAST ACTION APR 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this resolution because it addresses how society treats individuals who have served their time and are trying to become productive citizens. Millions of Americans have criminal records, and their ability to find stable jobs and housing affects not only them and their families but also local economies and public safety.
When people who have paid their debt struggle to find work or a place to live, it can increase the likelihood of them reoffending, which puts a greater strain on public resources and can make communities less safe. By promoting "Second Chance Month," the Senate is highlighting the importance of effective re-entry support, which can help reduce crime, strengthen families, and contribute to a more just and productive society. If this resolution didn't pass, there would simply be no official Senate recognition of the month, and the issue might receive less widespread public attention.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Designates April 2025 as "Second Chance Month."
This formally recognizes a specific month to draw attention to the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records and to promote opportunities for them to rebuild their lives.
PROVISION 02
Honors the work of communities, governmental institutions, non-profit organizations, and employers that help remove legal and societal barriers for individuals with criminal records.
It publicly acknowledges and commends efforts to support re-entry and encourages further engagement from these sectors in helping people reintegrate.
PROVISION 03
Calls upon the people of the United States to observe Second Chance Month through actions and programs that promote awareness of these barriers and provide closure for individuals who have paid their debt.
This encourages active participation from the public in fostering a more supportive environment for rehabilitation and successful community reintegration.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 7
D· Minnesota
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
95
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 57%
DEM 5 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
5 EVENTSAPR 28
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
APR 28
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
APR 28
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)
APR 1
Introduced in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 149
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedApr 1, 2025
Last actionApr 28, 2025
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025
Senate Res.SRES 149Criminal justice information and recordsEmployment discrimination and employee rights
A resolution designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
INTRODUCED APR 1, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
—%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
7
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
