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HOUSE 5698119th CongressReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act

Last Action
10/6/2025

Actions

  • 2025-10-06Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • 2025-10-06Introduced in House
  • 2025-10-06Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2025-10-06 (00)

District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act

This bill authorizes the District of Columbia to legislate the terms and conditions under which clemency may be granted for violations of District criminal laws. Under the bill, clemency is defined as a pardon, reprieve, or a commutation of a sentence, or a remission of a fine or other financial penalty.

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