Bill · S.Res. 668· Senate(119-SRES-668)
A resolution designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
- Introduced
- 4/14/2026
- Last activity
- 4/28/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2075)
- Sponsored by
- Amy Klobuchar
- Cosponsors
- - 2 - 3
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution designates April 2026 as "Second Chance Month." The measure aims to honor those working to remove legal and societal barriers that prevent people with criminal records from becoming productive members of society. It highlights the challenges faced by individuals returning from Federal and State prisons, such as difficulties with employment, education, and housing. The resolution seeks to increase public awareness regarding the impact of collateral consequences. Finally, it calls upon the American people to observe the month through actions that promote awareness and provide closure for those who have paid their debt.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+2
The resolution acknowledges that collateral consequences have particularly impacted underserved communities of color.
Does this make housing cost less?+2
The text notes that individuals with criminal records often face collateral consequences in securing a place to live or public housing.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+2
The resolution states that removing barriers to employment and housing can improve economic mobility for families.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Public Awareness: The designation of a specific month may contribute to increased public awareness regarding the impact of collateral consequences (Resolution, Section 1/Preamble).
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Community Engagement: The resolution encourages opportunities for individuals, employers, congregations, and communities to extend second chances to those returning from prison (Resolution, Section 1/Preamble).
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Removal of Barriers: The measure honors the work of various groups to remove unnecessary legal and societal barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from contributing to society (Resolution, Section 2).
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Promotion of Closure: The resolution calls for actions that provide closure for individuals with a criminal record who have already paid their debt (Resolution, Section 3B).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Affordable Housing+2Improves Poverty Reduction+2Improves Racial Equity+2Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+1
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support+2Increases Job Creation+2
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+2
- 4/28/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2075)
- 4/14/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1743-1744)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
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