Expressing support for the designation of April 2024 as "Second Chance Month".
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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AI Government Intelligence™H.Res.1162 is a House resolution from the 118th Congress expressing support for designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month." The resolution aims to recognize and promote awareness of second chance opportunities for individuals with criminal records, encouraging reintegration into society. The bill does not include legislative text or provisions beyond this expression of support.
This resolution formally supports recognizing April 2024 as "Second Chance Month" to raise awareness about second chance opportunities for people with criminal records, but it does not create binding legal requirements or allocate funding.
- The resolution expresses support for designating April 2024 as "Second Chance Month."
- It aims to promote awareness of opportunities for individuals with criminal records to reintegrate into society.
- The bill is a non-binding House resolution without legislative mandates or funding provisions.
['Individuals with criminal records seeking reintegration opportunities', 'Organizations and advocacy groups focused on criminal justice reform and reentry', 'Communities affected by criminal justice policies']
['As a non-binding resolution, it does not provide funding or enforceable policy changes, which may limit practical impact.', 'Implementation depends on voluntary actions by government agencies and organizations, with no oversight mechanisms specified.', "The resolution's symbolic nature may not address underlying systemic issues related to criminal justice and reentry."]
The resolution was introduced and referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary during the 118th Congress. It falls within the policy area of Crime and Law Enforcement and reflects ongoing congressional interest in criminal justice reform and support for individuals with criminal records. The bill status is marked as Failed / Expired, indicating it did not advance to a vote or enactment.
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['Increased public awareness and dialogue about second chance opportunities for individuals with criminal records.', 'Potential encouragement for local and state governments or organizations to observe or promote similar initiatives.', 'Support for advocacy efforts related to criminal justice reform and reentry programs.']
The resolution is symbolic and does not create enforceable policies or allocate resources. Transparency considerations include the lack of detailed legislative text and absence of funding or oversight provisions. Monitoring the referral to the House Judiciary Committee and subsequent actions provides insight into congressional priorities on criminal justice issues.
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