SRES 668 United States Senate · 119th Congress

A resolution designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".

This Senate resolution designates April 2026 as Second Chance Month to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records as they reenter society. The bill highlights how legal and societal barriers, such as restrictions on employment, housing, and education, often prevent formerly incarcerated people from finding meaningful work and rebuilding their lives. By honoring the work of communities and organizations that support reentry, the resolution encourages employers and the public to consider extending second chances to those who have completed their sentences. The designation aims to promote understanding of these obstacles and foster opportunities for individuals to contribute positively to their families and communities.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Apr 2026
House Passage
President
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 Last action Apr 28, 2026
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Amendments
1
Apr 28, 2026
Introduced
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2075)
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Apr 28, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1743-1744)
upper
Apr 14, 2026
Introduced
Submitted in Senate
upper
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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