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This resolution designates April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" and aims to raise awareness about the challenges faced by individuals with criminal records. The resolution acknowledges that millions of U.S. citizens have criminal records and face significant legal and societal barriers, known as "collateral consequences," which can prevent them from finding employment, accessing education, and securing housing. These barriers often persist regardless of the severity of the original crime or the individual's efforts to rehabilitate. The resolution highlights how these consequences disproportionately impact underserved communities of color and can negatively affect the economic mobility of individuals and their families for generations. It references previous legislative efforts like the First Step Act and the Second Chance Act, which have provided reentry services to hundreds of thousands of individuals. The resolution calls upon the American people to observe Second Chance Month by promoting awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers and providing opportunities for closure and reintegration for individuals who have served their sentences. It also honors the work of various organizations and communities that help remove obstacles preventing individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/149/all-info