Simplify the process of clearing criminal records by consolidating multiple legal procedures into one streamlined system.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Clean Slate through Consolidation Act?
The Clean Slate through Consolidation Act is currently H.R. 8356, which has been in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since April 15, 2026. The committee members must act next to hold a vote, but the binding constraint is that most bills never receive a committee vote. History shows that committee inaction is the most common way for legislation to end.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Clean Slate through Consolidation Act (H.R. 8356 (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. 4591 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 4591 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Haley Stevens (D-MI)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.