Bill 118 hr 10248, also known as the Expungement of Pardoned Federal Offenses Act, aims to establish a clear and fair process for individuals to have their pardoned federal offenses expunged from their criminal records. The bill recognizes that individuals who have been pardoned by the President should have the opportunity to move forward with their lives without the stigma of a criminal record.
Under this legislation, individuals who have received a presidential pardon for a federal offense would be able to petition the court to have their record expunged. The court would then review the petition and consider factors such as the individual's rehabilitation, the nature of the offense, and the impact of the criminal record on the individual's life.
If the court determines that expungement is appropriate, the individual's criminal record would be sealed and treated as if the offense had never occurred. This would allow individuals to pursue employment, housing, and other opportunities without the burden of a criminal record holding them back.
Overall, the Expungement of Pardoned Federal Offenses Act seeks to provide a second chance to individuals who have been pardoned for federal offenses, allowing them to fully reintegrate into society and move forward with their lives.