Senate Simple Resolution 549
116th Congress(2019-2020)
A resolution designating April 2020 as "Second Chance Month".
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 20, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
549
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
This resolution designates April 2020 as Second Chance Month to promote awareness of unnecessary legal and social barriers that prevent individuals with criminal records from becoming productive members of society.
March 20, 2020
03/20/2020
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1875-1876)
03/20/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Created
Mar 21, 2020 4:42:17 AM
Updated
Jun 16, 2020 1:01:03 PM