US HR281 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on April 26 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-04-26 - Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Pending: House Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month". Honors the work of communities, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, congregations, employers, and individuals to remove unnecessary legal and societal barriers that prevent an individual with a criminal record from becoming a productive member of society. Calls on the people of the United States to observe Second Chance Month through actions and programs that promote awareness of collateral consequences and provide closure for individuals who have paid their debts.

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Title

Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".

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History

DateChamberAction
2017-04-26HouseReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2017-04-26HouseIntroduced in House

Same As/Similar To

SR129 (Related) 2017-04-25 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
HR789 (Related) 2018-04-06 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
SR440 (Related) 2018-04-26 - Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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