A bill to require the President to publish a statement of reasons for pardons, and for other purposes.

1/26/2025, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 256, also known as the "Pardon Transparency Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that would require the President of the United States to publish a statement of reasons for any pardons that they grant. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the pardon process by ensuring that the public is informed about the rationale behind each pardon.

Under the provisions of the bill, the President would be required to provide a detailed explanation for why they chose to grant a particular pardon. This statement of reasons would need to be made public within a certain timeframe after the pardon is issued.

In addition to requiring the President to publish a statement of reasons for pardons, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the pardon process. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided. Overall, the Pardon Transparency Act seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the pardon process by ensuring that the public has access to information about the reasons behind each pardon granted by the President.
Congress
119
Number
S - 256
Introduced on
2025-01-25
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

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

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 119 s 256, also known as the "Pardon Transparency Act," is a proposed piece of legislation that would require the President of the United States to publish a statement of reasons for any pardons that they grant. The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the pardon process by ensuring that the public is informed about the rationale behind each pardon.

Under the provisions of the bill, the President would be required to provide a detailed explanation for why they chose to grant a particular pardon. This statement of reasons would need to be made public within a certain timeframe after the pardon is issued.

In addition to requiring the President to publish a statement of reasons for pardons, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the pardon process. These additional purposes are not specified in the summary provided. Overall, the Pardon Transparency Act seeks to promote transparency and accountability in the pardon process by ensuring that the public has access to information about the reasons behind each pardon granted by the President.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to require the President to publish a statement of reasons for pardons, and for other purposes.

Comments

APPROVED
LP
Lila Pridgen
@parsley_loquat_alligator_pepper45364
I think it's a great idea for the President to have to publish a statement of reasons for pardons. Transparency is important in our government, and this bill helps to ensure that the public knows why certain individuals are being pardoned. It gives u...
APPROVED
LS
Langston Solomon
@springbank_glenkeith_brioche93917
I don't think this bill is necessary. The President should have the right to grant pardons without having to explain themselves. It's their decision to make, not anyone else's. #UnitedStatesSBill256

Related

Member:  Richard Blumenthal
Committee:  Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

Recent Activity

Latest Action1/25/2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.