Designates April 2026 as "Second Chance Month" and calls on the public to observe it through efforts that raise awareness of barriers facing people with criminal records and give them a way to move forward.

Official title: A resolution designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".

Outcome Agreed to by the Senate

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Senate

Referred 14-APR-2026

Passed 28-APR-2026

Key points

Designates April 2026 as "Second Chance Month" and honors groups working to remove unnecessary legal and social barriers for people with criminal records
Describes collateral consequences of conviction, such as barriers to employment, licensing, education, financial aid, and housing, that apply automatically after prison release
Calls on the people of the United States to observe the month through programs that promote awareness and provide closure for people who have paid their debt

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Committee referrals (1)

Policy area

Crime and Law Enforcement

Sponsor Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) Cosponsors · 5

■ 3 R■ 2 D

3 Republicans

2 Democrats

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