H.Res. 289: Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month".
Sponsor
Bruce Westerman
Republican · AR-4
Bill Progress
Latest Action · Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HRES289 Legislative Journey
House: Committee Action
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
About the Sponsor
Bruce Westerman
Republican, Arkansas's 4th congressional district · 11 years in Congress
Committees: Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
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Cosponsors (10)
This bill has 10 cosponsors: 7 Democrats, 3 Republicans, reflecting bipartisan support. Cosponsors represent 8 states: Alabama, District of Columbia, Florida, and 5 more.
Committee Sponsors
Judiciary Committee
2 of 44 committee members cosponsored
24 Republicans across this committee haven't cosponsored yet. Mobilize their constituents
H.Res. 289 Quick Facts
- Committee
- Judiciary
- Chamber
- House
- Policy
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Introduced
- Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 1, 2025
Constituent Resources
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