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Clean Slate Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2348| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2019
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (12)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Clean Slate Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Apr 22, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Dec 17, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-5047
Introduced in Senate
  • April 22, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • December 17, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-5047
    Introduced in Senate

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-5047: Clean Slate Act of 2020
Criminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEvidence and witnesses

Clean Slate Act of 2019

USA116th CongressHR-2348| House 
| Updated: 5/20/2019
Clean Slate Act of 2019 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.
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Timeline
Apr 22, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 22, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
May 20, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Dec 17, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-5047
Introduced in Senate
  • April 22, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • April 22, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.


  • May 20, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • December 17, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-5047
    Introduced in Senate
Lisa Blunt Rochester

Lisa Blunt Rochester

Democratic Representative

Delaware

Cosponsors (12)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Guy Reschenthaler (Republican)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)A. Drew Ferguson (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Kelly Armstrong (Republican)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • S 116-5047: Clean Slate Act of 2020
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEvidence and witnesses