Clemency Board Waiver Authority Emergency Amendment Act of 2026

This bill (B 26-0557) amends the Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018 to allow the District of Columbia Clemency Board to waive the standard 5-year waiting period for pardon applicants under specific conditions. It directly affects individuals seeking pardons who have already received a federal waiver from the Office of the Pardon Attorney or President (per DOJ Manual § 9-140.112). The Board may grant such a waiver only if it has official federal notice, cannot grant it to those on probation/parole/supervised release, and must provide written notice of its decision. The bill requires applicants to submit written requests and may defer applications until a waiver decision is made.