118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 3753 — District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act

“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.”

Crime and law enforcement

Introduced May 30, 2023

Last action May 30, 2023

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

May 30, 2023

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Referred

May 30, 2023

Oversight

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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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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

May 30, 2023

Introduced in House

May 30, 2023

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.

May 30, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.