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A bill to provide for the sealing or expungement of records relating to Federal nonviolent criminal offenses, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-827| Senate 
| Updated: 4/5/2017
Rand Paul

Rand Paul

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2017 or the REDEEM Act This bill creates a mechanism by which certain eligible individuals may file a petition to seal federal criminal records with respect to covered nonviolent offenses. If an individual is eligible for such a sealing order, the court must notify the person in writing of their potential eligibility. The bill establishes a set of rules and procedures for assessing a sealing petition. If granted, the offense, criminal proceeding, conviction, or sentence shall be treated as if it never occurred. A judge shall issue a sealing order three years after the date on which a person is adjudicated delinquent for a juvenile nonviolent offense if certain conditions are met. The use of room confinement (defined as involuntary placement of a juvenile alone in a cell) for discipline, other than a temporary response to a juvenile's behavior that presents harm to others, is prohibited. The bill removes possession and use of controlled substance as a disqualifying activity under federal welfare laws. Further, the prohibition from access to federal welfare benefits for drug-related offenses shall not apply to persons who, among other things, have completed a certified substance abuse treatment program. When awarding grants under the Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, the Department of Justice (DOJ) may give preference to states that have laws similar to this bill's provisions. DOJ shall establish and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt release of accurate records exchanged for employment-related purposes through the records system created by this bill.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 26, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1906
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • April 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 5, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 26, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1906
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-901: To place restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for juveniles in Federal custody.
  • S 115-329: A bill to place restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for juveniles in Federal custody.
  • HR 115-1906: To provide for the sealing or expungement of records relating to Federal nonviolent criminal offenses, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-511: A bill to provide for the sealing of records relating to Federal nonviolent criminal offenses related to substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEvidence and witnessesFood assistance and reliefGovernment studies and investigationsJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsMental healthPersonnel recordsPoverty and welfare assistanceSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationU.S. Sentencing Commission

A bill to provide for the sealing or expungement of records relating to Federal nonviolent criminal offenses, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressS-827| Senate 
| Updated: 4/5/2017
Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2017 or the REDEEM Act This bill creates a mechanism by which certain eligible individuals may file a petition to seal federal criminal records with respect to covered nonviolent offenses. If an individual is eligible for such a sealing order, the court must notify the person in writing of their potential eligibility. The bill establishes a set of rules and procedures for assessing a sealing petition. If granted, the offense, criminal proceeding, conviction, or sentence shall be treated as if it never occurred. A judge shall issue a sealing order three years after the date on which a person is adjudicated delinquent for a juvenile nonviolent offense if certain conditions are met. The use of room confinement (defined as involuntary placement of a juvenile alone in a cell) for discipline, other than a temporary response to a juvenile's behavior that presents harm to others, is prohibited. The bill removes possession and use of controlled substance as a disqualifying activity under federal welfare laws. Further, the prohibition from access to federal welfare benefits for drug-related offenses shall not apply to persons who, among other things, have completed a certified substance abuse treatment program. When awarding grants under the Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program, the Department of Justice (DOJ) may give preference to states that have laws similar to this bill's provisions. DOJ shall establish and enforce procedures to ensure the prompt release of accurate records exchanged for employment-related purposes through the records system created by this bill.
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Timeline
Apr 5, 2017
Introduced in Senate
Apr 5, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 26, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-1906
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
  • April 5, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 5, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 26, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-1906
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Rand Paul

Rand Paul

Republican Senator

Kentucky

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 115-901: To place restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for juveniles in Federal custody.
  • S 115-329: A bill to place restrictions on the use of solitary confinement for juveniles in Federal custody.
  • HR 115-1906: To provide for the sealing or expungement of records relating to Federal nonviolent criminal offenses, and for other purposes.
  • S 115-511: A bill to provide for the sealing of records relating to Federal nonviolent criminal offenses related to substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresChild healthChild safety and welfareCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentCriminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug, alcohol, tobacco useEmergency medical services and trauma careEmployee hiringEvidence and witnessesFood assistance and reliefGovernment studies and investigationsJudicial procedure and administrationJuvenile crime and gang violenceLaw enforcement administration and fundingLaw enforcement officersLawyers and legal servicesLicensing and registrationsMental healthPersonnel recordsPoverty and welfare assistanceSex, gender, sexual orientation discriminationU.S. Sentencing Commission