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S 2590 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Fresh Start Act of 2025

The Fresh Start Act of 2025 provides federal grants to states with existing laws allowing automatic expungement or sealing of criminal records without requiring individuals to pay fees, fines, or take action. States meeting these criteria can apply for grants of up to $5 million to build technology infrastructure enabling automatic record clearance for eligible individuals. Grants cover up to 75% of infrastructure costs, with states required to report annually on clearance numbers disaggregated by race, ethnicity, and gender. The program is funded at $50 million per year from 2026 through 2030.
Issues: ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeFunds automatic expungement infrastructure to reduce barriers for reentry, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing recidivism and improving rehabilitation.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jul 2025
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Introduced Jul 31, 2025 Last action Jul 31, 2025
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Jul 31, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jul 31, 2025
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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Photo of Chris Van Hollen
Chris Van Hollen
DDemocratic
MD
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Photo of Christopher A. Coons
Christopher A. Coons
DDemocratic
DE
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Co
Photo of Lisa Blunt Rochester
Lisa Blunt Rochester
DDemocratic
DE
n/a