The life of the bill

By kbelsha

  • Davis introduces Second Chance Act

    Davis introduces Second Chance Act
    Rep. Danny K. Davis of Illinois introduces the Second Chance Act into the House. The bill could provide agencies and departments serving ex-offenders with $400 million over five years.

  • House passes Second Chance Act

    House passes Second Chance Act
    The House of Representatives passes Davis' bill 347-62.

  • Senate passes a similar bill

    Senate passes a similar bill
    The senate passes a similar bill to what has been approved by the House to provide assistance for ex-offenders. President Obama and Vice President Biden were both co-sponsors of the senate bill.

  • President's approval

    President's approval
    President Bush signs the final bill -- a combination of the Senate and House resolutions -- to help ex-offenders and the agencies that provide them services.

  • Funding

    Funding
    The appropriations vote for the Second Chance bill is scheduled for the week of Feb. 9. It had been postphoned from last week due to the stimulus package debate.