Bill > HR7068

This bill, titled the "No Convicts Running the Capital Act," aims to prevent individuals convicted of crimes of violence or dangerous crimes from holding positions within the District of Columbia government and from working for companies that contract with the District. Specifically, it mandates that the District government cannot hire anyone who has been finally convicted of a crime of violence or a dangerous crime, and any current employees with such convictions must be terminated within 90 days of the bill's enactment. Furthermore, the District government is prohibited from entering into contracts with vendors who are considered "covered vendors," meaning the vendor themselves, or any of their employees, officers, directors, or controlling owners, have been finally convicted of a crime of violence or a dangerous crime. This prohibition also applies to current contracts, which must be terminated within 90 days if the vendor is a covered vendor. "Crime of violence" and "dangerous crime" are defined by referring to existing District of Columbia law, but also include similar offenses under federal, state, or local law. "Finally convicted" means a conviction that is no longer subject to appeal.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7068/all-info