S.Res. 700 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, Apr 29, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summarySupport for Fair Chance Jobs Month designation
This resolution expresses support for designating April 2026 as Fair Chance Jobs Month. Fair Chance Jobs Month would recognize employment opportunities for people who face barriers to work, such as those with criminal records or other challenges that affect their job prospects.
How it affects you
This is a ceremonial resolution with no direct legal effect. It doesn't change any laws or create new programs, but rather marks a month to raise awareness about job opportunities for people facing employment barriers.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Apr 29, 2026)
This resolution expresses support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as Fair Chance Jobs Month.
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.
2nd SessionS.Res. 700
RESOLUTION
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".
Sponsor: Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) · Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · Labor and Employment · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 29, 2026: “Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2134)”