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Introduced
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
In Committee
09/21/2022
09/21/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To require automatic sealing of certain criminal records, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Clean Slate Act of 2021, requires the automatic sealing of certain criminal records, including records for individuals who were arrested but not convicted, or convicted of certain nonviolent federal offenses involving marijuana. The bill also establishes a process for individuals convicted of other nonviolent federal offenses to petition the court to have their records sealed, and provides exceptions for law enforcement and national security purposes. The bill aims to help individuals with eligible records move on with their lives and overcome barriers related to their past criminal history.
Committee Categories
Justice, Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (23)
Lisa Blunt Rochester (D)*,
Kelly Armstrong (R),
Jim Banks (R),
Karen Bass (D),
Stephanie Bice (R),
André Carson (D),
Dan Crenshaw (R),
Rodney Davis (R),
Val Demings (D),
Byron Donalds (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Sheila Jackson-Lee (D),
Hakeem Jeffries (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Kweisi Mfume (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Burgess Owens (R),
Scott Peters (D),
Guy Reschenthaler (R),
Victoria Spartz (R),
David Trone (D),
Fred Upton (R),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12. (on 09/21/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2864/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2864/BILLS-117hr2864ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2864/BILLS-117hr2864ih.pdf.pdf |
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