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- H.RES.281
H.RES.281: Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".
About This Bill
- Introduced April 26, 2017
- Latest Major Action April 26, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (7 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 26, 2017
Bill Summary
Honors the work of communities, governmental entities, nonprofit organizations, congregations, employers, and individuals to remove unnecessary legal and societal barriers that prevent an individual with a criminal record from becoming a productive member of society. Calls on the people of the United States to observe Second Chance Month through actions and programs that promote awareness of collateral consequences and provide closure for...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| April 26, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 26, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) |