This resolution expresses congressional support for designating April 2026 as "Second Chance Month" to raise awareness about the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals. The measure highlights how people returning from prison often encounter significant legal and social barriers, known as "collateral consequences," that can prevent them from finding employment, obtaining education, securing housing, and fully reintegrating into their communities. These barriers can contribute to recidivism and disproportionately affect communities of color. The resolution acknowledges successful federal programs like the Second Chance Act of 2007 and the First Step Act of 2018, which have provided reentry services to over 442,000 individuals, and honors Charles Colson, a Watergate figure who founded Prison Fellowship. The resolution calls on Americans to observe the month through activities and programs that promote awareness of these barriers and provide closure for people with criminal records who have served their sentences.
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