HRES 116 · in committee · symbolic
Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.
- criminal justice
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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Community Threads
Started by Cosponsor
- 01
What evidence should Congress consider when evaluating whether pardons for assault convictions undermine law enforcement and public safety?
- 02
How might this resolution affect the balance between presidential pardon authority and Congressional oversight of executive actions?
- 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
Citizen cosponsors
0
In Congress
138/ 435
House Reps cosponsoring
Introduced 2025-02-05
Joining the bill

Kathy Castor
D-FL-14 · original

Emanuel Cleaver
D-MO-5 · original

Suzanne Bonamici
D-OR-1 · original

Yassamin Ansari
D-AZ-3 · original

Gabe Amo
D-RI-1 · original

Donald S. Beyer, Jr.
D-VA-8 · original

Brendan F. Boyle
D-PA-2 · original

Nanette Diaz Barragán
D-CA-44 · original

Nikki Budzinski
D-IL-13 · original

Becca Balint
D-VT · original

Julia Brownley
D-CA-26 · original

Yvette D. Clarke
D-NY-9 · original
+ 126 more
Legislative timeline
2025-02-05 · house · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
2025-02-05 · Committee
Submitted in House
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