H. R. 1529 - The Second Chance for Ex-Offenders Act of 2009
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Aug 9th, 2010Someone from Little Falls, NJ signed.
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Aug 5th, 2010Someone from China Grove, NC writes:
I would love for this to pass I want my life back please !!!! PleaseAug 4th, 2010Someone from Hempstead, NY writes:
There are many people who made mistakes and decisions that are remorseful. I strongly feel that there are people who have learned from there mistakes and companies should also take into consideration how many offenses the individual has. They should also check job references and find out the performance of the individual, before they make a decision.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelAug 2nd, 2010Someone from Harrisburg, PA signed.
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No, CancelAug 1st, 2010Someone from Oak Ridge, NJ signed.
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Jul 29th, 2010Someone from Fort Worth, TX writes:
I am not a Felon but, I have a brother who is yes he is on probation and his felony charge is DWI's. He lost his wife in Feburary and hasn't found a job sense getting out of jail 6 months ago. I believe these employers need find out what the felony charge was for before passing judgment. I believe a Company needs to be slapped with a $2000.00 fine for not finding out what the Felony Charge was for. The only thing the Convicted needs is the name of Company and the business address to report them. Provided this H.R. 1529 is passed without some sort of violators clause like a $2000.00 fine this would have no bearing and if the Company continues to violate the convicted rights for a second chance then fine goes up $1000.00 for ea infraction then after 3 complaints the Company itself would be hit with a FELONY CHARGE that cannot be removed for 5 years.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 29th, 2010Someone from Dallas, TX writes:
I have tried to get good jobs and once they see even that I am on deferred adjudication I am not even called back. I have to take care of my mother and support my 8 yr old son. How can I do that if my past only puts a stop sign in the hiring process? My son and mother also suffer because I cannot support their needs.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 28th, 2010Someone from Smyrna, GA signed.
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Jul 16th, 2010Someone from Bay Shore, NY writes:
I would like to see this bill passed. I am trying to get positions with companies that do background checks and meanwhile I have a conviction hanging over my head; it really is like a life sentence in this way. I am walking the straight and narrow since I plead guilty to copyright infringement in 2006. I know I made a mistake but I've turned my life around and want to get a career going on track and this is just a huge hindrance to that goal.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 15th, 2010Someone from Austin, TX signed.
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Jul 15th, 2010Someone from Johnson City, TN writes:
Please pass this bill and give someone a second chance at their life.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 14th, 2010Someone from Irving, TX writes:
I myself am an ex-offender I have been off probation since 1996. Since I have held steady work until Feb. 2010. Since 1996 I have went to college and graduated 3.43, marry and I have a beautiful daughter. I wish that I could have changed the decisions I made back then and took an alternate route but I didn't. I paid for it then and pay for it forever. When I fill out an application I would rather not lie than tell the truth because I want to keep the job but once they see the conviction my resume disappears. No call backs or returned calls. I understand where they are coming from I wish I would have understood when I did it. I made those mistakes then as a confused and stupid kid that was selfish and had only himkself to live for. Since I commit my crime I went to college even though I would hear " it won't matter you still won't get a job." Its discouraging and now Im about to run out of unemployement. All I can do is prahy thatsomeone hires me. What the employers don't understand is some ex-cons will work. Some excons will work harder than the rest and that being because they never get the chances the rest do. Even with the employers policies on hiring ex-cons there are still new cons created within their walls. I will continue to tell the truth and pray that someone may hear my story and realize 20 years later that they have no regreats for hiring me. I work harder than anyone I know.REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 13th, 2010Someone from Mcdonough, GA signed.
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No, CancelJul 12th, 2010Someone from Alamogordo, NM writes:
Just because one makes a mistake in society at one point in their lives... do we have the right to hold them to that 15 years later when that same individual has changed their life and went on the road of positive change and good decision making? I think everyone deserves a second chance in life... holding a felony for the rest of your life means that many employment opportunities are unavailable simply because of stigma no matter how long its been...REPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 12th, 2010Someone from Baton Rouge, LA writes:
I have a great man who has made mistakes in the past. In order for him to succeed at making a better life for our new found family, it is imperative that we fight this bill until it passes the highest heavens. thanksREPORT COMMENTS
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No, CancelJul 12th, 2010Someone from Covington, KY signed.
Jul 9th, 2010Someone from Jacksboro, TX writes:
Second chances are an absolute must in our society!REPORT COMMENTS
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