118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 2677 — HOPE Act of 2023

“To authorize the Attorney General to make grants to States and units of local government to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for cannabis offenses, and for other purposes.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced Apr 18, 2023

Last action Apr 18, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Apr 18, 2023

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Referred

Apr 18, 2023

Judiciary

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill authorizes the Department of Justice (DOJ) to make grants to states and local governments to reduce the financial and administrative burden of expunging convictions for state cannabis offenses. The bill also requires DOJ to study and report on (1) the effects on an individual of a criminal record report of a conviction for a criminal offense related to cannabis, and (2) the costs incurred for incarcerating an individual for a criminal offense related to cannabis.

Provisions · 4 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 18, 2023

Introduced in House

Apr 18, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.