S. Res. 189 is a symbolic Senate resolution designating April 2025 as "Fair Chance Jobs Month" to draw attention to employment barriers facing formerly incarcerated people. The resolution highlights that approximately 80 million Americans have arrest or conviction records, yet nearly two-thirds of formerly incarcerated individuals remain jobless, earning significantly less than average workers and facing licensing restrictions and other obstacles to employment. The measure expresses support for efforts to remove barriers to fair-chance hiring, expand job training programs for returning citizens, educate employers on the benefits of hiring people with records, and promote collaboration between government agencies, employers, and community organizations. No funding is appropriated—this is a non-binding resolution expressing the Senate's support for the designated month and related employment initiatives—but it sets a policy direction encouraging stakeholders to work toward reducing recidivism and promoting workforce reentry.
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