Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself.

8/21/2024, 8:05 AM
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 hjres 193 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would eliminate immunity from criminal prosecution for individuals based on the argument that their actions were within their constitutional authority or official duties. This means that government officials, including the President, would not be able to avoid criminal charges by claiming their actions were part of their job responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the President would not have the power to grant a pardon to themselves. This would prevent any future Presidents from pardoning themselves for any criminal offenses they may have committed while in office.

Overall, this amendment aims to hold government officials accountable for their actions and ensure that they are subject to the same laws and consequences as any other citizen. It seeks to prevent abuse of power and ensure that those in positions of authority are held to the same standards of justice as everyone else.
Congress
118

Number
HJRES - 193

Introduced on
2024-07-24

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/24/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 hjres 193 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would eliminate immunity from criminal prosecution for individuals based on the argument that their actions were within their constitutional authority or official duties. This means that government officials, including the President, would not be able to avoid criminal charges by claiming their actions were part of their job responsibilities.

Additionally, the bill specifies that the President would not have the power to grant a pardon to themselves. This would prevent any future Presidents from pardoning themselves for any criminal offenses they may have committed while in office.

Overall, this amendment aims to hold government officials accountable for their actions and ensure that they are subject to the same laws and consequences as any other citizen. It seeks to prevent abuse of power and ensure that those in positions of authority are held to the same standards of justice as everyone else.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself.

Policy Areas
Crime and Law Enforcement

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Latest Action7/24/2024
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.