S. 1934 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Second Chance Act of 2005
S. 1934 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) was introduced on Oct 27, 2005, sponsored by Arlen Specter with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Oct 27, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
What it does
Second Chance Act of 2005: Community Safety Through Recidivism Prevention or the Second Chance Act of 2005 - Amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to reauthorize, rewrite, and expand provisions regarding adult and juvenile offender reentry demonstration projects, including by authorizing funds for grants to: (1) provide structured post-release housing and transitional housing; and (2) establish or expan…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Arlen Specter (D-PA). Co-sponsors: 24 Democrats, 12 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedOct 27, 2005
- Passed the Senate—
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Oct 27, 2005)
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Committees
- Judiciary Committee
More
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