Clemency Board Waiver Authority Congressional Review Emergency Declaration Resolution of 2026

This resolution declares a legislative emergency to prevent a legal gap in the District of Columbia's pardon process between two existing temporary laws. It authorizes the Council to adopt emergency legislation that would allow the Clemency Board to grant waivers of the standard five-year waiting period for pardon applicants. The measure is designed to ensure continuous legal authority for the Clemency Board while pending congressional review of a previous temporary amendment. It does not change the underlying pardon rules but provides procedural authority to fill a temporary legislative void.