District of ColumbiaB26-0241Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Clemency Board Waiver Authority Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2025

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 2 mixed.

Chance to waive five-year wait for D.C. pardons

As a D.C. clemency applicant, you can ask the Clemency Board to waive the five-year waiting rule. You must send a written request, and the Board must have notice from the Office of the Pardon Attorney that DOJ or the President granted you a waiver under DOJ Manual § 9-140.112. The Board can deny the waiver even with that notice. The Board cannot grant a waiver if you are on probation, parole, or supervised release. The Board may ask for more information or meet with you. It must send you a written decision, and your clemency case is put on hold until the waiver decision is made.

Temporary 90-day effect for waiver rule

This emergency law takes effect after the Mayor approves it, or after a Council veto override. It remains in effect for no longer than 90 days. During that time, the new five-year waiver process is available.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brooke Pinto
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 12 • No: 0

House vote • 5/6/2025

Final Reading, CC