The Safety Cluster Resource Alignment and Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025 proposes amendments to the Clemency Board Establishment Act of 2018 and the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022. Specifically, it allows the Clemency Board to grant a waiver of the 5-year waiting period for applicants seeking a pardon under certain conditions, including the requirement of receiving notice from the Office of the Pardon Attorney. The bill outlines specific criteria for granting such waivers, including the stipulation that waivers cannot be granted if the applicant is currently on probation, parole, or supervised release. Additionally, the Board must provide written notice of its decision regarding the waiver request.

Furthermore, the bill amends the applicability date of the Second Chance Amendment Act of 2022, changing it from March 1, 2025, to October 1, 2027. This adjustment aims to align the implementation timeline of the Second Chance Amendment with the new provisions introduced in the Clemency Board's waiver process. The act will take effect following the Mayor's approval and a 30-day congressional review period, and it is set to expire 225 days after its enactment.