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Bill115th CongressFiled Apr 7, 2017Crime and Law Enforcement
S.Res. 129

A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".

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What it doesSummary passed senate without amendment (Apr 25, 2017)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates 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.

What just happenedApr 25, 2017

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH](R-OH)Sponsor
3 cosponsors2 D1 R
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  1. Apr 25, 2017Floor

    Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  2. Apr 25, 2017Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  3. Apr 25, 2017Discharge

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2535-2536)

    Judiciary Committee
  4. Apr 25, 2017Committee14500

    Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2535-2536)

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Apr 7, 2017IntroReferral

    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2460)

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Apr 7, 2017IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate without amendmentApr 25, 201782

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Designates 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.

Introduced in SenateApr 7, 2017

Designates 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.

A resolution designating April 2017 as "Second Chance Month". — Informed