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US SRes189

US SRes189
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".


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Introduced
04/30/2025
In Committee
04/30/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 1, 2025, through April 30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month".

AI Summary

This resolution expresses support for designating April 1-30, 2025, as "Fair Chance Jobs Month" while highlighting significant challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals in the United States. The resolution acknowledges substantial systemic barriers to employment, noting that approximately 80 million Americans have an arrest or conviction record, with disproportionate impacts on Black, Indigenous, Latino, and LGBTQ+ populations. The resolution calls for comprehensive efforts to support returning citizens, including dismantling structural employment barriers like licensing restrictions, expanding workforce development programs (such as pre-apprenticeship and career coaching), matching job providers with formerly incarcerated individuals, and fostering collaboration between government agencies, community organizations, and employers. By supporting these initiatives, the resolution aims to reduce recidivism, create more inclusive employment opportunities, and help formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrate successfully into society by addressing challenges like job insecurity, low wages, and systemic discrimination that currently prevent many from obtaining stable employment.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2717-2718: 2) (on 04/30/2025)

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