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HJRES 13 · in committee · major

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

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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    How would limiting presidential pardon power affect a President's ability to address perceived injustices in cases their administration believes were politically motivated?

  2. 02

    What specific mechanisms would courts need to determine whether a pardon was granted for corrupt purposes versus legitimate executive judgment?

  3. 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

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Introduced 2025-01-09

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-01-09 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. 2025-01-09 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-01-09 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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