SIGN Pardons Act

Hozzl · 2025-03-31T16:27:03Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2248 SIGN Pardons Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/31/2025, 4:27 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2248

Bill 119 hr 2248, also known as the "Presidential Pardon Accountability Act," aims to increase transparency and accountability in the presidential pardon process. The bill requires the President to personally sign any pardon or reprieve, rather than delegating this authority to others. This change is intended to ensure that the President takes personal responsibility for pardons and reprieves, and to prevent any potential abuse of this power.

In addition to the requirement for the President's personal signature, the bill also includes provisions for reporting and oversight of the pardon process. It mandates that the Department of Justice must provide Congress with a report detailing all pardons and reprieves granted by the President, including the reasons for each decision. This reporting requirement is designed to increase transparency and allow for congressional oversight of the pardon process.

Overall, the Presidential Pardon Accountability Act seeks to strengthen the integrity of the presidential pardon process by ensuring that the President takes personal responsibility for these decisions and by providing for increased transparency and oversight.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2248

Bill HR 2248 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2248 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 21, 2025. Bill HR 2248's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 21, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2248

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2248

Primary Policy Focus

Crime and Law Enforcement

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2248

To require the President to personally sign any pardon or reprieve, and for other purposes.To require the President to personally sign any pardon or reprieve, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2248

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Georgia(Republican)

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