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119-hr-5698119th Congress
District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act
Sponsored By: Representative Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
Introduced
Summary
Gives the District of Columbia authority to set its own clemency rules. This bill would let D.C. enact a law to grant pardons, reprieves, commutations, or remission of fines for crimes under D.C. law. It preserves any clemency powers the President or the Mayor exercised before D.C.'s law takes effect. It also allows D.C. to apply clemency to crimes committed before, on, or after the law's enactment. The bill defines clemency to include a pardon, reprieve, commutation, or remission of financial penalties.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
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DC could set its clemency rules
If enacted, the District of Columbia could decide who grants clemency and the rules for it. Clemency would include pardons, reprieves, commutations, and remission of fines. The authority could apply to crimes committed before, on, or after enactment. It would not undo clemency already given by the President or the DC Mayor. If you have a DC conviction or fine, this could change where you apply for relief.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
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Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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