HJRES 13 119th Congress House In Committee

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. · Jan 9, 2025

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Legislative Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the pardon power of the President. The amendment prohibits the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to relatives or members of the administration, to paid campaign employees, to a person or entity for an offense motivated by an interest of any of those people, or to a person or entity for an offense directed by or coordinated with the President. The amendment also invalidates pardons issued for a corrupt purpose.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Independent · TN
Cosponsors (5)
Rep. JohnsonRep. LevinRep. LieuRep. BonamiciDel. Norton

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