Amends the Congressional Review Act to allow for a waiver of the 60-day waiting period for certain clemency board recommendations.
Amends the Congressional Review Act to allow for a waiver of the 60-day waiting period for certain clemency board recommendations. This waiver applies to recommendations made by the board that are related to individuals who were convicted of a crime prior to the enactment of this Act and who have served a significant portion of their sentence. The waiver also applies to recommendations that are made in cases where the board determines that the individual's sentence is excessive or disproportionate to the crime committed.
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