H.Res. 281 · 115th Congress

Expressing support for designation of April 2017 as "Second Chance Month".

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2017-04-26
Latest action
2017-04-26 · Introduced in House

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 individuals who have paid their debts.