Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 189

A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".

Recognition of Fair Chance Jobs Month

Apr 30, 2025·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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This resolution is currently in the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. It was recently introduced and is waiting for the committee to take further action. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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This is a symbolic resolution that does not change any laws or spend money. Because it was introduced on the last day of the month it recognizes, it is likely a purely formal gesture.

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Reintroduced
Reintroduced from S.Res. 644 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S.Res. 644 (118th) →

Key Points

This proposal asks the Senate to name April 2025 as Fair Chance Jobs Month. It points out that nearly 80 million Americans have a criminal record. These records often make it very hard for people to find a steady job even after they have finished their time in jail.
The resolution says that about two out of every three people who were once in prison are out of work. It notes that there are thousands of rules that stop people with records from getting the licenses they need for many jobs, such as being a plumber or a nurse.
It supports more job training and career coaching for people leaving prison. The resolution also encourages businesses to use special tax breaks that reward them for hiring people who are looking for a second chance to work and support their families.
By helping people find good jobs, the resolution aims to lower the number of people who end up back in prison. It also calls for better access to housing and healthy food to help people successfully start their lives over in their communities.

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Milestones

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Apr 30, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2717-2718)

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Apr 30, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".

Bill NumberSRES 189

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2717-2718)

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