REDEEM Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 May 2019): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
What this bill does
The REDEEM Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish processes for sealing and expunging federal criminal records related to nonviolent offenses. It would also generally prohibit the use of solitary confinement for juveniles, restore access to certain federal benefits for individuals convicted of specific drug offenses, and direct the Department of Justice to take actions regarding criminal records.
This bill affects individuals with federal nonviolent criminal records. For those eligible, it could allow their records to be sealed, meaning they would be hidden from public view except by court order, and treated as if they never happened. It also proposes changes to juvenile justice practices and benefit eligibility for some individuals with drug convictions.
As a bill introduced in the 116th Congress, H.R. 2410 has been referred to committees, including the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Ways and Means committees. Its status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process. Further action would require committee review and a vote by the full House of Representatives.
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Official summary
Record Expungement Designed to Enhance Employment Act of 2019 or the REDEEM Act
This bill establishes processes for the sealing and expungement of criminal records related to nonviolent offenses. It also generally prohibits room confinement (i.e., solitary confinement) for juveniles, restores access to specified federal benefits for individuals convicted of certain drug-related offenses, and directs the Department of Justice to take specified actions with respect to criminal records.
Timeline
20 May 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2410 do?
- The REDEEM Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, would establish processes for sealing and expunging federal criminal records related to nonviolent offenses. It would also generally prohibit the use of solitary confinement for juveniles, restore access to certain federal benefits for individuals convicted of specific drug offenses, and direct the Department of Justice to take actions regarding criminal records. This bill affects individuals with federal nonviolent criminal records. For those eligible, it could allow their records to be sealed, meaning they would be hidden from public view except by court order, and treated as if they never happened. It also proposes changes to juvenile justice practices and benefit eligibility for some individuals with drug convictions. As a bill introduced in the 116th Congress, H.R. 2410 has been referred to committees, including the Judiciary, Agriculture, and Ways and Means committees. Its status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet advanced through the legislative process. Further action would require committee review and a vote by the full House of Representatives.
- Has H.R. 2410 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2410. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2410?
- H.R. 2410 was sponsored by Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7] (D-MD), with 28 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2410?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (20 May 2019).
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