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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 3552

Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

Rep. Miller Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Renew Second Chance Act Programs Through 2030

The Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to consider it.

Legislative Progress

House
Senate
President
Law
Very likely to pass

This bill has strong support from both Republicans and Democrats and renews a popular program that has been passed many times before.

Key Points

Criminal JusticeHealthcareHousingLabor Employment

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Life & Work

Incarcerated individuals who participate in educational programs benefit from renewed funding for grants that evaluate and improve educational methods at prisons, jails, and juvenile facilities. Better educational programming helps incarcerated people earn credentials and develop skills that improve their chances after release.

Grant Program To Evaluate and Improve Educational Methods at Prisons, Jails, and Juvenile Facilities
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ImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Programs

Disabilities

State Impacts

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

2 milestones2 actions
May 21, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

May 21, 2025

Introduced in House

The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.

Votes

No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.

News

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 3552
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(31)
D: 20R: 11

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