AI Summary

The Chance to Compete Act of 2023 aims to improve job opportunities for individuals with criminal records by prohibiting federal employers and contractors from asking about an applicant's criminal history until a conditional job offer is made. This bill seeks to give ex-offenders a fair chance at employment and reduce barriers to reentry into the workforce. By delaying inquiries into criminal history, the legislation intends to promote equal employment opportunities and help individuals with past convictions secure meaningful employment.

Bill Activity

2023-01-09: Introduced in House
2023-01-09: Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
2023-01-24: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H261)
2023-01-24: Mr. Comer moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
2023-01-24: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H258-262)
2023-01-24: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 159.
2023-01-24: At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
2023-01-24: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H265-266)
2023-01-24: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 422 - 2 (Roll no. 32). (text: CR H259-261)
2023-01-24: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-01-25: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.