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Proclamation 10362

Second Chance Month, 2022

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In simple terms

This proclamation designates April 2022 as Second Chance Month to raise awareness about reentry challenges faced by formerly incarcerated individuals. It describes ongoing Biden Administration efforts across federal agencies to reduce barriers to employment, housing, education, and other services for returning citizens, but contains no binding directives or new policy mandates.

Federal Register Open PDF 87 FR 19593

Record & deadlines

  1. Signed

    Signed by the President

  2. FR published

    Published in the Federal Register · 87 FR 19593

    Federal Register PDF

  3. Second Chance Month observance period begins

Key directives

  • Proclaim April 2022 as Second Chance Month
  • Call upon government officials, educators, volunteers, and all people of the United States to observe the month with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities

What to expect

Immediate

  • Proclamation takes effect upon signing; April 2022 designated as Second Chance Month

Near term (90d)

  • Month-long observance period with encouraged programs and ceremonies during April 2022

Long term

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Risks & tensions

  • Proclamation references ongoing interagency work but creates no new obligations; actual policy impact depends on separate administrative actions
  • Described barriers (voting restrictions, occupational licensing, housing) largely state/local matters beyond federal proclamation authority
Proclamation 10362: Second Chance Month, 2022 · Executive Orders