Provide job training and reentry support services to individuals released from prison to help them find employment.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act?
The Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act is H.R. 7689 and has been in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since February 24, 2026. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because they never receive a committee vote. This bill has seen no action for four months as of June 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Earl N. Williams, Sr., First Chance Act (H.R. 7689 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6263 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6263 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Danny Davis (D-IL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.