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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
Summary of Bill HJRES 193
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 193
Bill HJRES 193 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 24, 2024. Bill HJRES 193 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 24, 2024. Bill HJRES 193's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 24, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 193
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
182Democrat Cosponsors
182Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 193
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 193
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 193
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