Give the District of Columbia the authority to grant clemency for local crimes.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act?
The District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act, known as H.R. 5698, has been in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform since October 5, 2025. The committee members must act next by scheduling a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees choose not to take action. No progress has been recorded on this legislation since October 5, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by District of Columbia Clemency Home Rule Act (H.R. 5698 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 3753 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 3753 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Eleanor Norton (D-DC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.