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No Convicts Running the Capital Act
2/3/2026, 9:15 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7068
The bill titled "No Convicts Running the Capital Act" was introduced in the 119th Congress on January 14, 2026. The bill, designated as H.R. 7068, aims to prevent individuals who have been convicted of crimes from holding office in the U.S. capital. The bill focuses on setting restrictions on political office eligibility based on past criminal records. Further details and provisions can be accessed through the provided PDF link to the official text of the bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7068
Bill HR 7068 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 14, 2026. Bill HR 7068 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 14, 2026. Bill HR 7068's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. as of January 14, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7068
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7068
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7068
To prohibit the District of Columbia government from appointing individuals convicted of crimes of violence or dangerous crimes as employees of the government or from entering into contracts with vendors who employ individuals convicted of crimes of violence or dangerous crimes, and for other purposes.
To prohibit the District of Columbia government from appointing individuals convicted of crimes of violence or dangerous crimes as employees of the government or from entering into contracts with vendors who employ individuals convicted of crimes of violence or dangerous crimes, and for other purposes.
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