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Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 668

A resolution designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".

Second Chance Month: April 2026 Designation

22 days ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text
Part of: Second Chance Month Designations

This resolution is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on the Judiciary. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been scheduled for a vote. The bill is actively moving through the committee phase.

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This is a non-controversial, bipartisan resolution that simply names a month. These types of symbolic actions usually pass quickly without opposition.

Key Points

  • This resolution officially names April 2026 as Second Chance Month. It is meant to bring attention to the struggles people face when they leave prison and try to rejoin society.
  • The plan points out that millions of Americans have criminal records. Even after they finish their sentences, they often face hidden punishments like being blocked from getting jobs, finding a place to live, or getting student loans.
  • It encourages communities, businesses, and churches to help people who have paid their debt to society. The goal is to help them become productive members of their neighborhoods and reduce the chance of them going back to prison.

Impact Analysis

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Milestones

1 milestone5 actions
Apr 28, 2026Senate

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2075)

Apr 28, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

The Senate voted to approve this bill. If the House already passed it, it goes to the President.

Apr 28, 2026Senate

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

Apr 14, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1743-1744)

Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.

Apr 14, 2026

Submitted in Senate

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Related Bills

3 bills
S.Res. 149Related bill

A resolution designating April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".

Apr 28 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2610; text: 3/31/2025 CR S2096)

H.Res. 1173Related bill

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

Apr 14 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

H.Res. 289Related bill

Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".

Apr 1 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".

Bill NumberSRES 668
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionResolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2075)
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Cosponsors

(5)
D: 2R: 3

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