Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
A resolution designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month".
A Democratic resolution with 3 Republican cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2075)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
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.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
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
- Scored +2
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?
The resolution acknowledges that collateral consequences have particularly impacted underserved communities of color.
- Scored +2
Does this make housing cost less?
The text notes that individuals with criminal records often face collateral consequences in securing a place to live or public housing.
- Scored +2
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?
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. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this make housing cost less? — 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? — The resolution states that removing barriers to employment and housing can improve economic mobility for families. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The resolution acknowledges that collateral consequences have particularly impacted underserved communities of color. Does this shorten or soften prison sentences? — The resolution focuses on the period after individuals have paid their debt to reduce the impact of legal barriers.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The resolution explicitly mentions that collateral consequences disproportionately impact underserved communities of color. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution aims to help individuals overcome barriers to employment and housing which impacts household economic mobility.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this make it easier to run a small business? — The text notes that individuals with criminal records face barriers in accessing capital to start small businesses. Is this likely to create jobs? — The resolution highlights employment as a key predictor of successful reentry and encourages employers to extend second chances.
- Education And Technology
- Does this make college cost less? — The resolution highlights that individuals with criminal records face difficulties accessing and funding educational programs.
- 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.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Shelley CapitoRepublican · West Virginia
Kevin CramerRepublican · North Dakota
James LankfordRepublican · Oklahoma
Edward MarkeyDemocrat · Massachusetts
Alex PadillaDemocrat · California