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Bill119th CongressFiled Oct 6, 2025Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 5698

District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 6, 2025)

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.

What just happenedOct 6, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Who’s behind it

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large](D-DC)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseOct 6, 2025
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    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act — Informed