Bill · S.Res. 700· Senate(119-SRES-700)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".
- Introduced
- 4/29/2026
- Last activity
- 4/29/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2134)
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 9 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating April 1, 2026, through April 30, 2026, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month." The resolution outlines the various obstacles faced by formerly incarcerated individuals, such as unemployment, licensing restrictions, and higher rates of incarceration among specific groups. It seeks to support efforts to provide stable employment, housing, healthcare, and nutrition to those impacted by incarceration. Additionally, it aims to dismantle structural barriers to hiring and expand workforce development programs. The measure also encourages matching job providers with returning citizens and fostering collaboration between various organizations and government agencies.
Yes· 3 of 18
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+5
The resolution addresses the disproportionate incarceration rates of Black, Indigenous, and Latino people by supporting fair-chance employment and reintegration.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The resolution supports workforce development and access to nutrition and assistance for those impacted by incarceration.
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+4
The resolution addresses disproportionate incarceration rates and seeks to improve employment and stability for these communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Employment and Stability: The resolution supports efforts to ensure people impacted by incarceration can obtain stable and high-quality employment, housing, healthcare, and nutrition (Section 2, A).
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Removing Barriers to Work: There is support for dismantling structural barriers such as insurance restrictions, employer liability, and licensing restrictions that hinder fair-chance hiring (Section 2, B).
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Skill Development: The resolution supports the expansion of workforce development programs, including pre-apprenticeship and registered apprenticeship programs, as well as career coaching and technology literacy (Section 2, C).
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Job Matching and Information: Support is expressed for matching job providers with seeking individuals, publicizing work opportunities open to those with arrest or conviction records, and engaging labor unions and worker organizations (Section 2, D, E, F).
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Community Collaboration: The resolution aims to foster dialogue between government agencies, community-based organizations, employers, and those directly impacted by incarceration to enhance hiring and help heal communities (Section 2, G).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+4Good For Hispanic Americans+4Good For Low Income Households+4Good For Native Americans+4Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Union Workers+3Good For Business Owners+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+5Improves Poverty Reduction+4Improves Affordable Housing+3Reduces Homelessness+3Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+2Improves L G B T Q Rights+2
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+4Improves Small Business Support+2Reduces Small Business Taxes+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Affordable Care Act Support+2
- 4/29/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2134)
- 9 Cosponsors added.
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