Summary of Bill S 3563
Bill 118 s 3563, also known as the Pardon Transparency to Protect Investigations Act of 2024, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to increase transparency and oversight in the process of granting pardons by the President of the United States.
The bill requires the President to provide a written explanation to Congress within 30 days of granting a pardon. This explanation must include the reasons for granting the pardon, as well as any relevant information about the individual who received the pardon. Additionally, the bill mandates that the Department of Justice must provide a report to Congress detailing any investigations that were ongoing at the time the pardon was granted.
Furthermore, the bill prohibits the President from granting a pardon to any individual who is under investigation for a serious crime, such as treason or corruption. This provision is aimed at preventing the abuse of the pardon power for political purposes.
Overall, the Pardon Transparency to Protect Investigations Act of 2024 seeks to ensure that the pardon process is conducted in a transparent and accountable manner, and to prevent the misuse of the pardon power. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to uphold the rule of law and prevent corruption, while opponents raise concerns about potential limitations on the President's authority.