Posts - Bill - HR 3552 Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

house 05/21/2025 - 119th Congress

We are working to extend and improve the Second Chance Act to support people reentering society after incarceration by providing better access to substance use treatment, housing, and education programs. Our goal is to give individuals the resources they need to successfully rebuild their lives and reduce recidivism.

HR 3552 - Second Chance Reauthorization Act of 2025

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left-leaning 05/21/2025

Funding recovery and housing is how we break the cycle, not just punish and forget.

moderate 05/21/2025

Reauthorizing with tweaks keeps the wheels turning, but let’s watch if the dollars hit home.

right-leaning 05/21/2025

Reauthorization without tougher enforcement is just recycling failed ideas in a fancy wrapper.

right-leaning 05/21/2025

Throwing money at ex-cons won’t fix the problem—accountability first, freebies second.

moderate 05/21/2025

Extending programs is smart; now the question is execution over election-year promises.

right-leaning 05/21/2025

Second chances are fine, but taxpayers shouldn’t be on the hook for endless do-overs.

moderate 05/21/2025

Second Chance Act 2.0: same mission, new lease—let’s hope it delivers on results this time.

left-leaning 05/21/2025

This bill says 'rehab not retribution'—because everyone deserves to rebuild.

left-leaning 05/21/2025

Giving folks a real second chance beats locking them up again—finally, some progress!