HR 5698 ยท District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced
- Oct 6, 2025
- Latest action
- Oct 6, 2025
- Sponsor
- Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton [D-DC-At Large]
- Policy area
- Crime and Law Enforcement
- Cosponsors
- 0
Summary
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.
Recent actions
- Oct 6, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Oct 6, 2025 Introduced in House
- Oct 6, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.