HOUSE 1924117th CongressOrdered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 7.
Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act
- Last Action
- 4/6/2022
Actions
- 2022-04-06Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 7.
- 2022-04-06Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2022-04-06Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.
- 2021-05-18Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
- 2021-03-16Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2021-03-16Introduced in House
- 2021-03-16Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-16 (00)
Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act
This bill expands eligibility for the expungement of records related to a first-time drug possession offense.
Current law permits expungement for offenders who commit the offense before age 21. This bill permits expungement for offenders who commit the offense at any age.
Cosponsors (13)
- Van Taylor (R-TX)
- JERROLD NADLER (D-NY)
- Dan Crenshaw (R-TX)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Nancy Mace (R-SC)
- EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
- Kelly Armstrong (R-ND)
- Joe Neguse (D-CO)
- Chip Roy (R-TX)
- David Trone (D-MD)
- Tom McClintock (R-CA)
- Burgess Owens (R-UT)
- Nikema Williams (D-GA)
Subjects
- Criminal justice information and records
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Drug trafficking and controlled substances
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