[Congressional Bills 118th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 933 Introduced in House (IH)]

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118th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 933

          Expressing opposition to New York's Clean Slate Act.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           December 13, 2023

Mr. D'Esposito (for himself, Ms. Stefanik, Ms. Tenney, Mr. Lawler, Ms. 
 Malliotakis, Mr. LaLota, Mr. Garbarino, Mr. Williams of New York, Mr. 
Langworthy, and Mr. Molinaro) submitted the following resolution; which 
             was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
          Expressing opposition to New York's Clean Slate Act.

Whereas the Clean Slate Act was signed into law November 16, 2023, by New York 
        Governor Kathy Hochul;
Whereas this legislation will automatically seal from public view the criminal 
        records of eligible misdemeanors after 3 years and certain felonies 
        after 8 years following the individual's release from incarceration or 
        the imposition of sentence as long as they do not have additional 
        subsequent charges;
Whereas the Clean Slate Act will prohibit many New Yorkers from conducting a 
        comprehensive background check on someone they want to hire to work in 
        their home or at their business;
Whereas the Clean Slate Act will only empower criminals at the expense of New 
        York State law abiding citizens;
Whereas, in 2022, New York City experienced a 22-percent increase in overall 
        major crime compared with 2021;
Whereas one of the government's most important responsibilities is keeping its 
        citizens safe and upholding justice;
Whereas New York has a history of soft-on-crime laws such as cashless bail, 
        eliminating the dangerousness standard, and other harmful policies;
Whereas all employers should be able to access information necessary to make 
        informed hiring decisions for their businesses;
Whereas the New York Police Department already faces budget cuts and hiring 
        freezes, making it even more difficult to combat crime in New York City; 
        and
Whereas New York State should be doing everything in its power to tackle crime 
        and prioritize the public safety of all residents: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) disapproves of the Clean Slate Act; and
            (2) urges New York State to prioritize policies that 
        prevent crime, support law enforcement officers, and keep all 
        New Yorkers safe.
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