HR 2864 United States House · 117th Congress

Clean Slate Act of 2021

Summary

Clean Slate Act of 2021 This bill establishes a framework for sealing records related to certain federal criminal offenses. Courts must automatically seal records related to (1) a conviction for simple possession of a controlled substance or for any nonviolent offense involving marijuana, or (2) an arrest for an offense that does not result in a conviction. Additionally, an individual who meets certain criteria may petition to seal records related to a conviction for other nonviolent offenses.

Issues: ✓ Criminal Justice

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

Introduction

Apr 2021

Committee Review

Floor Vote

President

Introduced Apr 28, 2021 Last action Sep 21, 2022

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Amendments

Sep 21, 2022

Introduced

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.

lower

Sep 21, 2022

Lower · Passed

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

lower

Sep 21, 2022

Lower · Passed

Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

lower

Oct 19, 2021

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

lower

Apr 28, 2021

Committee

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

lower

Apr 28, 2021

Introduced

Introduced in House

lower

1 primary · 22 co-sponsors