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Clean Slate Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1380| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
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 2021 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5047
Clean Slate Act of 2020
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2864
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5047
    Clean Slate Act of 2020


  • April 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2864
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2864: Clean Slate Act of 2021
Criminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEvidence and witnesses

Clean Slate Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1380| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2021
Clean Slate Act of 2021 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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5047
Clean Slate Act of 2020
Apr 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 21, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2864
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5047
    Clean Slate Act of 2020


  • April 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • September 21, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2864
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 12.
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Joni Ernst (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2864: Clean Slate Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Criminal justice information and recordsCriminal procedure and sentencingDrug trafficking and controlled substancesEvidence and witnesses