Bill · H.R. 7068· House(119-HR-7068)
No Convicts Running the Capital Act
- Introduced
- 1/14/2026
- Last activity
- 1/14/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Sponsored by
- Nancy Mace
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "No Convicts Running the Capital Act," aims to restrict the District of Columbia government's hiring and contracting practices. It prohibits government offices from appointing individuals with final convictions for crimes of violence or dangerous crimes. Additionally, the government is barred from entering into contracts with vendors that employ such individuals or have them in leadership or ownership roles. Current employees and existing contracts meeting these criteria must be terminated within 90 days of the act's enactment.
Yes
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill uses federal authority to impose specific employment and contracting restrictions on the District of Columbia government.
The opposite· 3 of 4
Does this make it easier to run a small business?-6
The bill requires the termination of existing government contracts held by vendors who employ individuals with specific criminal convictions.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?-5
The bill mandates the termination of employment for individuals convicted of crimes of violence or dangerous crimes, which may negatively impact their financial stability.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?-4
The bill may negatively impact individuals with criminal records who rely on employment or government contracts for income.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Government Employment Standards: Under Section 2(a), the bill prevents the appointment of individuals who have been finally convicted of a crime of violence or a dangerous crime, provided they certify their status.
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Contractor Integrity: Per Section 3(a), the bill restricts the District of Columbia government from entering into contracts with specific types of vendors, which may impact how goods and services are provided to the government.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Job Loss for Current Employees: According to Section 2(b)(2), the District of Columbia must terminate the employment of any individual holding a position in the government who has been finally convicted of a crime of violence or a dangerous crime within 90 days of enactment.
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Loss of Business for Vendors: Under Section 3(c)(2), the District of Columbia is required to terminate any current contract with a "covered vendor" within 90 days of the act's enactment.
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Restrictions on Vendor Leadership and Ownership: Per Section 3(b)(2), an entity may be considered a "covered vendor" if an individual convicted of a crime of violence or dangerous crime serves as an officer, director, or holds a controlling ownership interest, which could impact how businesses operate with the government.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households-4Good For Urban Residents-3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Small Business Support-6
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction-5
- 1/14/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Tim BurchettRepublican · Tennessee