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H.R. 5698

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District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act
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Committee
Latest Action · October 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
October 6, 2025
Cosponsors (0)
None
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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.

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