H.Res. 289 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Apr 1, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryDesignates April 2025 as Second Chance Month
This resolution supports naming April 2025 as 'Second Chance Month' to draw attention to the legal and social barriers that people with criminal records face when trying to rebuild their lives and participate in society.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial designation rather than a new law, so it doesn't directly change rules or programs. It's meant to raise awareness about challenges that people with criminal records experience as they work toward becoming productive members of their communities.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 1, 2025)
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.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH.Res. 289
RESOLUTION
Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
Sponsor: Rep. Bruce Westerman (R-AR-4) · Introduced Apr 1, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 1, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”