HR 5698 · in committee · significant
District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act
- criminal justice
- government reform
What this bill does
- The bill allows Washington D.C. to create its own laws about granting clemency for crimes.
- It affects D.C. residents convicted of crimes and the local government's justice system.
- The change takes effect once enacted with no specified funding requirements.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would D.C.'s ability to grant clemency independently affect relationships with federal prosecutors who currently handle many District cases?
- 02
What safeguards would prevent clemency decisions from becoming inconsistent with federal sentencing standards or creating conflicts with federal law enforcement?
- 03
Which types of crimes or offenders should D.C. prioritize for clemency consideration, and what data should guide those decisions?
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Sponsor · D-DC
Eleanor Holmes Norton
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
0/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-10-06
Legislative timeline
2025-10-06 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
2025-10-06 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-10-06 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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