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Bill117th CongressFiled Mar 16, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 1924

Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Mar 16, 2021)

Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act

This bill expands eligibility for the expungement of records related to a first-time drug possession offense.

Current law permits expungement for offenders who commit the offense before age 21. This bill permits expungement for offenders who commit the offense at any age.

What just happenedApr 6, 2022

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 7.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jeffries, Hakeem S. [D-NY-8](D-NY)Sponsor
13 cosponsors6 D7 R
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  1. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 28 - 7.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Discharged.

    Judiciary Committee
  4. May 18, 2021Committee

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

    Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee
  5. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  7. Mar 16, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Kenneth P. Thompson Begin Again Act — Informed