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Clean Slate Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-5047| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Joni Ernst (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Clean Slate Act of 2020 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 (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
May 20, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2348
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Dec 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 20, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2348
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • December 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2348: Clean Slate Act of 2019

Clean Slate Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-5047| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2020
Clean Slate Act of 2020 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 (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
May 20, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2348
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Dec 17, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • May 20, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2348
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.


  • December 17, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Joni Ernst (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2348: Clean Slate Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted