United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 2 D · 1 R cosponsors

HR 8557 — Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act

Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act This bill establishes a process to expunge criminal records related to certain federal marijuana offenses.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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1 sponsors · 2 co-sponsors · 544 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (2)

Not signed on (544)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8557 do?
Marijuana Misdemeanor Expungement Act This bill establishes a process to expunge criminal records related to certain federal marijuana offenses.
Who sponsors HR 8557?
HR 8557 is sponsored by Carter, Troy A. (Democratic), Davis, Rodney (Republican), and Jayapal, Pramila (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 8557?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8557?
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