Continue promoting bipartisan, bicameral Second Chance Month resolutions that recognize April as Second Chance Month and raise awareness for successful reentry after incarceration.

Bruce Westerman · Arkansas · Republican

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This week, I was proud to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution that recognizes April as Second Chance Month.

Westerman said he introduced a resolution recognizing April as Second Chance Month to raise awareness for reentry after incarceration and reduce recidivism.

Media | Congressman Bruce Westerman
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I was proud to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution that recognizes April as Second Chance Month.

The candidate says he introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution recognizing April as Second Chance Month, indicating an ongoing commitment to promote this resolution.

A Nation of Second Chances
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Recognizing April as Second Chance Month is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness on the importance of creating pathways for the millions of Americans previously and currently incarcerated... Congress must work to break down the stigmas attached to incarceration and reducing recidivism rates. I’m honored to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle on this resolution to restore the dignity of these reformed individuals.

Westerman backed the bicameral resolution to designate April as Second Chance Month and described it as a continued effort to raise awareness and support reentry after incarceration.

BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION INTRODUCED DECLARING APRIL AS SECOND CHANCE MONTH | Congressman Bruce Westerman
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reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Second Chance Month Resolution that recognizes April as Second Chance Month

Westerman reintroduced a resolution to designate April as Second Chance Month, continuing the effort to raise awareness about reentry after incarceration.

BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION INTRODUCED DECLARING APRIL AS SECOND CHANCE MONTH
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Evidence

Today, U.S. Representatives Bruce Westerman (R-AR) and Danny K. Davis (D-IL) alongside U.S Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) reintroduced the bipartisan, bicameral Second Chance Month Resolution that recognizes April as Second Chance Month.

Westerman made a concrete bipartisan, bicameral reintroduction of the Second Chance Month resolution during the lookback window.

partial same_term A for effort

BIPARTISAN RESOLUTION INTRODUCED DECLARING APRIL AS SECOND CHANCE MONTH | Congressman Bruce Westerman
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This week, I was proud to introduce a bipartisan, bicameral resolution that recognizes April as Second Chance Month. This resolution raises awareness for unlocking opportunities for successful reentry into society following incarceration that ultimately reduces recidivism rates.

Westerman publicly reaffirmed the same Second Chance Month effort in a subsequent official column during the lookback period, showing continued promotion.

partial same_term A for effort

Media | Congressman Bruce Westerman
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Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (Introduced 04/01/2025) ... Latest Action: House - 04/01/2025 Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

The resolution was formally introduced in the House and referred to committee; that is a concrete legislative action, but not enactment or final adoption in the House.

partial same_term A for effort

H.Res.289 - Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" | Congress.gov
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Related bill | CRS | 04/28/2025 Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

The companion Senate measure moved to Senate agreement, indicating bicameral action on the same initiative, but the House measure itself was still not shown as adopted in the source excerpt.

partial same_term A for effort

All Information - H.Res.289 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" | Congress.gov
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Sponsor: Rep. Westerman, Bruce [R-AR-4] (Introduced 04/01/2025)

Confirms Westerman’s sponsorship and introduction of the resolution text, supporting active promotion of the claim but not final delivery of the recognition in the House measure itself.

partial same_term A for effort

Text - H.Res.289 - 119th Congress (2025-2026): Expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "Second Chance Month" | Congress.gov
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Assessments

delivered same_term A for effort

The promise was to continue promoting bipartisan, bicameral Second Chance Month resolutions, not necessarily to secure final enactment. Westerman materially fulfilled that by sponsoring and reintroducing a bipartisan, bicameral House resolution in April 2025 with named Senate partners and by publicly continuing to advocate for it afterward, including in May 2026. The available evidence shows the exact promotional and legislative activity promised, within his current federal service term, even though the House resolution itself is not shown here as fully adopted.

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delivered same_term A for effort

The promise was to continue promoting bipartisan, bicameral Second Chance Month resolutions, not necessarily to secure enactment into law. The evidence shows Westerman did exactly that during the same term: he reintroduced and sponsored a bipartisan, bicameral Second Chance Month resolution in 2025, publicly promoted it again in 2026, and the companion Senate measure was agreed to by unanimous consent. Even though the House resolution itself is not shown as finally adopted in the provided evidence, the pledged action was continued promotion of such resolutions, and that action clearly occurred.

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