119th Congress
H.R. 5698
District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Eleanor Holmes Norton(D-DC)
- Introduced
- Oct 6, 2025
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Committees
- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (0)
No cosponsors.
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Oct 6, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. - Oct 6, 2025
Introduced in House