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H.R. 5698 — District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act — Project Euthyna

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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.

Other titles

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To provide that the authority to grant clemency for offenses against the District of Columbia shall be exercised in accordance with law enacted by the District of Columbia.Official Title as Introduced

District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 5698·House·Bill·Crime and Law Enforcement

Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton(Democratic-District of Columbia-0)

Oct 6, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Oct 6, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Documents

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Bill text

Oct 6, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Oct 6, 2025Introduced in House

Where it stands

In committee — the House

On the floor — the House

In committee — the Senate

On the floor — the Senate

Resolving differences

With the President

Became law

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