District of ColumbiaB26-0649Council Period 26 (2025-2026)House

Clemency Board Waiver Authority Congressional Review Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Shorter wait possible for DC pardons

The DC Clemency Board can waive the 5-year wait for pardons when the U.S. Department of Justice confirms the Pardon Attorney or the President already granted you a waiver. You must ask the Board in writing. The Board can deny the waiver and cannot grant it if you are on probation, parole, or supervised release. The Board may ask for more information or a meeting. It must send you a written decision, and your application is paused until then.

Emergency law runs for 90 days

This emergency act takes effect after the Mayor approves it, or after a Council veto override. It stays in force for up to 90 days. During that time, its rules apply.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Brooke Pinto
Democratic • House

Cosponsors

There are no cosponsors for this bill.

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 13 • No: 0

House vote • 3/31/2026

Final Reading, CC