The proposed bill, known as the Safety Cluster Resource Alignment and Clarification Temporary Amendment Act of 2025, seeks to amend 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 is required to provide written notice of its decision regarding waiver requests.

Furthermore, the bill updates the applicability date of the Second Chance Amendment Act from March 1, 2025, to October 1, 2027. This change aims to extend the timeline for the implementation of provisions under the Second Chance Amendment Act. The bill will take effect following approval by the Mayor and a 30-day congressional review period, and it is set to expire 225 days after its enactment.