HR 5698
119th Congress
House
Crime and Law Enforcement
District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act
Introduced: October 6, 2025
Introduced by:
Norton, Eleanor Holmes
Democratic
· District of Columbia
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Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Oct 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.