Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1173

Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".

Second Chance Month for Former Prisoners

3 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

Part of: Second Chance Month Designations

This resolution is currently in the House Committee on the Judiciary for review. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to decide on the next steps. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

Part of: story →Companion bill: Second Chance Month: Supporting People Reentering Society →

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This is a non-controversial resolution with support from both parties that simply recognizes a monthly theme.

Key Points

This resolution officially names April 2026 as Second Chance Month. It aims to raise awareness about the challenges people face when they return home from prison.
Millions of Americans have criminal records that make it hard to find a job, get an education, or find a place to live. These obstacles often remain even after a person has finished their sentence.
The goal is to encourage communities, businesses, and the government to remove barriers that stop former prisoners from becoming productive members of society. Helping people find work and housing reduces the chance they will commit more crimes.

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Milestones

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Apr 14, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Apr 14, 2026

Submitted in House

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill NumberHRES 1173

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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D: 4R: 3

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