H.Res. 1173 has not moved since its introduction on Apr 14, 2026, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties
Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
IntroducedApr 14, 2026
Reported—
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
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What it changes · CRS summary
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Context
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement: 118 of 4,553 bills became law, 113th–118th (2.6%)
- Sponsor
- 4 of 64 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in house · 92 words
- Latest action
- Apr 14, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 3
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 3 in all.
Identical or companion · 1
- 119th H.Res. 289 Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month". R · Introduced
Related, per CRS or House · 2
- 119th S.Res. 149 A resolution designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month". D · Agreed to
- 119th S.Res. 668 A resolution designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month". D · Agreed to
Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]