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Pardon Disclosure Act

12/15/2023, 3:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2659

Bill 118 hr 2659, also known as the Pardon Disclosure Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to require the President of the United States to disclose any pardons granted, including the names of individuals who received the pardon and the reasons for granting it.

The bill aims to increase transparency and accountability in the pardon process by ensuring that the public is informed about who is receiving pardons and why. This information would be made available on a publicly accessible website maintained by the Department of Justice.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions that would require the President to provide Congress with a report detailing any pardons granted within 30 days of the pardon being issued. This report would include information on the individual receiving the pardon, the crime they were convicted of, and the reasons for granting the pardon. Overall, the Pardon Disclosure Act seeks to promote transparency and oversight in the pardon process, ensuring that the public and Congress are informed about the individuals receiving pardons and the reasons behind these decisions.

Congressional Summary of HR 2659

Pardon Disclosure Act

This bill retroactively requires Members of Congress who request presidential pardons for themselves or on behalf of other individuals, and individuals who receive such requests, to disclose the requests to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, as applicable. The disclosure requirements apply to requests made or received beginning on January 1, 2021.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2659

Bill HR 2659 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 17, 2023. Bill HR 2659 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on April 17, 2023.  Bill HR 2659's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 17, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2659

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2659

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2659

Pardon Disclosure Act
Pardon Disclosure Act
To require a Member of Congress who makes and any individual who receives a request from a Member of Congress for a presidential pardon to disclose the request to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate or the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2659

Ritchie Torres
Ritchie Torres
New YorkDemocrat

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