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FIX Clemency Act

USA117th CongressHR-6234| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (20)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Fair and Independent Experts in Clemency Act or the FIX Clemency Act This bill establishes the independent U.S. Clemency Board, which shall review applications and recommend individuals for clemency directly to the President. It also abolishes the Office of the Pardon Attorney of the Department of Justice and transfers its functions, assets, and personnel to the board.
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Timeline
Dec 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • December 9, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • December 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

FIX Clemency Act

USA117th CongressHR-6234| House 
| Updated: 11/1/2022
Fair and Independent Experts in Clemency Act or the FIX Clemency Act This bill establishes the independent U.S. Clemency Board, which shall review applications and recommend individuals for clemency directly to the President. It also abolishes the Office of the Pardon Attorney of the Department of Justice and transfers its functions, assets, and personnel to the board.
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Timeline
Dec 9, 2021
Introduced in House
Dec 9, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Nov 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • December 9, 2021
    Introduced in House
  • December 9, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • November 1, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Ayanna Pressley

Ayanna Pressley

Democratic Representative

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (20)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)

Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee, Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted