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HRES 116 · in committee · symbolic

Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.

What this bill does

  • This resolution expresses disapproval of presidential pardons given to people convicted of assaulting Capitol Police officers.
  • It affects individuals who received pardons for crimes committed during the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.
  • The resolution is non-binding and does not reverse pardons already issued.

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    What evidence should Congress consider when evaluating whether pardons for assault convictions undermine law enforcement and public safety?

  2. 02

    How might this resolution affect the balance between presidential pardon authority and Congressional oversight of executive actions?

  3. 03

    What consequences do you think pardoned individuals face regarding future employment, housing, or civil rights compared to those serving sentences?

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Sponsor · D-NJ-12

Bonnie Watson Coleman

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Introduced 2025-02-05

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-02-05 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  2. 2025-02-05 · Committee

    Submitted in House

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