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To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5043| House 
| Updated: 2/15/2018
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (8)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fresh Start Act of 2018 This bill establishes a process to expunge records related to certain nonviolent criminal offenses. It defines the nonviolent offenses eligible for expungement; it establishes qualifications for an eligible offender; and it sets forth procedures for filing an expungement petition. The bill increases by 5% the allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for a state that implements expungement procedures substantially similar to this bill. It decreases by 5% the JAG allocation for a state that fails to enact substantially similar expungement procedures.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 15, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E193-194)
  • February 15, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • February 15, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 15, 2018
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E193-194)

Crime and Law Enforcement

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To permit expungement of records of certain nonviolent criminal offenses, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5043| House 
| Updated: 2/15/2018
Fresh Start Act of 2018 This bill establishes a process to expunge records related to certain nonviolent criminal offenses. It defines the nonviolent offenses eligible for expungement; it establishes qualifications for an eligible offender; and it sets forth procedures for filing an expungement petition. The bill increases by 5% the allocation of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program for a state that implements expungement procedures substantially similar to this bill. It decreases by 5% the JAG allocation for a state that fails to enact substantially similar expungement procedures.
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Timeline
Feb 15, 2018
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Feb 15, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 15, 2018
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E193-194)
  • February 15, 2018
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.


  • February 15, 2018
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • February 15, 2018
    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E193-194)
Steve Cohen

Steve Cohen

Democratic Representative

Tennessee

Cosponsors (8)
Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Elijah E. Cummings (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Alcee L. Hastings (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useGovernment information and archivesIntergovernmental relationsLaw enforcement administration and fundingState and local finance