Allow people with criminal records to clear their history after they have finished paying all court ordered restitution.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026?
The Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026, known as H.R. 8351, has been in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since April 15, 2026. The committee members must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees never take action on them.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Clean Slate through Repayment Act of 2026 (H.R. 8351 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
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. 4635 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4635 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Deborah Ross (D-NC)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.