H.Res. 289 has not moved since its introduction on Apr 1, 2025, with cosponsors from both parties
Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
IntroducedApr 1, 2025
Reported—
Passed one chamber—
Passed both—
Law—
What it changes · CRS summary
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 30 words.
This resolution supports the designation of Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.
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 1, 2025: 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. 1173 Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 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]