HJRES 13 · in committee · major
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
- government reform
What this bill does
- This amendment would limit the President's power to pardon people, including themselves and family members.
- It affects the President, their relatives, campaign staff, and anyone pardoned for corrupt purposes or offenses benefiting those groups.
- The amendment requires ratification by states and would take effect once approved by three-fourths of state legislatures.
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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
How would limiting presidential pardon power affect a President's ability to address perceived injustices in cases their administration believes were politically motivated?
- 02
What specific mechanisms would courts need to determine whether a pardon was granted for corrupt purposes versus legitimate executive judgment?
- 03
Which groups would be most impacted by a ban on self-pardons and family member pardons, and what are the practical consequences of such restrictions?
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Sponsor · D-TN-9
Steve Cohen
Citizen cosponsors
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In Congress
5/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-01-09
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Legislative timeline
2025-01-09 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-01-09 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
2025-01-09 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House

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