Congressman Danny K. Davis today commemorated the anniversary of the signing of the Second Chance Act, landmark bipartisan legislation he led in Congress to support individuals returning home from incarceration and strengthen communities through successful reentry.
Expand reentry investments to strengthen successful reentry for people returning from incarceration.
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Evidence
Congress.gov lists Rep. Danny K. Davis as sponsor and records the bill's latest action on 04/09/2008 as "Became Public Law No: 110-199"; the bill status is "Became Law."
Public Law 110-199, the Second Chance Act of 2007, says its purposes include breaking the cycle of criminal recidivism and providing sufficient transitional services and reentry support.
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Rep. Danny K. Davis sponsored H.R. 1593, the Second Chance Act of 2007, and it became Public Law 110-199 on April 9, 2008 while he was serving in office. The enacted law expanded federal reentry investments through grants, transitional services, and support for people returning from incarceration, which directly matches the promise.