Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2023

Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2023

This bill expands the circumstances under which the Department of Justice (DOJ) is required to report to Congress on a policy to refrain from enforcing federal law.

Currently, DOJ is required to report to Congress when the Attorney General or other DOJ officer establishes or implements a non-enforcement policy on the grounds that the relevant provision of law is unconstitutional.

This bill requires DOJ to report to Congress when any federal officer establishes or implements a non-enforcement policy on any grounds. Further, the bill requires the report to state the grounds for the non-enforcement policy.

Bill 118 hr 264, also known as the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to ensure that the President and other executive branch officials faithfully execute the laws of the United States.

The bill outlines specific requirements for the President and executive branch officials to follow when carrying out their duties. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law and holding government officials accountable for their actions.

One key provision of the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2023 is the requirement for the President to provide Congress with a detailed explanation whenever they choose not to enforce a law. This provision aims to increase transparency and oversight of the executive branch's actions. Additionally, the bill includes measures to prevent executive branch officials from engaging in activities that undermine the rule of law or violate the Constitution. It establishes penalties for officials who fail to faithfully execute the laws of the United States. Overall, the Faithful Execution of the Law Act of 2023 seeks to promote accountability and adherence to the rule of law within the executive branch. It aims to ensure that government officials act in accordance with the laws of the United States and uphold the principles of democracy and justice.