Who it affects
- People with criminal records
- Organizations and individuals working to remove barriers
- Americans asked to observe the month
In committeeCriminal justice
Recognition of Second Chance Month
H.Res. 1173 · Resolution · Introduced April 14, 2026
This bill would express House support for April 2026 as “Second Chance Month,” recognizing barriers faced by people with criminal records.
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How South Carolina voted
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What it would do
- The resolution would express support for naming April 2026 “Second Chance Month.”
- It would honor efforts to remove unnecessary legal and social barriers facing people with criminal records.
- It would call on Americans to observe the month through actions and programs raising awareness of these barriers.
- Those activities would also provide closure for people who have completed their punishment.
- It would express support and encourage participation, not require changes to laws or programs.
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How South Carolina voted
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Groups that lobbied on it and gave to SC's members
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Official record
Official title, sponsor and status
- Official title
- Expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
- Sponsor
- Rep. Westerman, Bruce (R-AR)
- Introduced
- April 14, 2026
- Cosponsors
- 10
- Committees
- House Judiciary Committee
- Latest action
- April 14, 2026 · Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Official summary from the Congressional Research Service
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Lobbyists report every three months, about 20 days after each quarter ends. We have January 2025 through September 2026 reports. Newer reports will be added once filed and published. Reports for October through December 2026 are due January 20, 2027.