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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
2/3/2025, 4:22 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 13
Bill 119 HJRes 13 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that would limit the pardon power of the President. The amendment would restrict the President's ability to pardon individuals who have been convicted of federal crimes. This amendment aims to prevent potential abuse of the pardon power by the President and ensure that pardons are granted fairly and in the best interest of justice.
The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some arguing that it is necessary to prevent the President from pardoning individuals for political reasons or to protect themselves or their associates. Others have raised concerns about the potential impact of limiting the President's pardon power on the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government.
If passed, this amendment would require ratification by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution. Supporters of the bill believe that it is a necessary step to ensure accountability and prevent abuse of power by the President. Critics argue that it could infringe on the President's constitutional authority and disrupt the system of checks and balances established by the founding fathers. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.
The bill has sparked debate among lawmakers, with some arguing that it is necessary to prevent the President from pardoning individuals for political reasons or to protect themselves or their associates. Others have raised concerns about the potential impact of limiting the President's pardon power on the balance of power between the executive and legislative branches of government.
If passed, this amendment would require ratification by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution. Supporters of the bill believe that it is a necessary step to ensure accountability and prevent abuse of power by the President. Critics argue that it could infringe on the President's constitutional authority and disrupt the system of checks and balances established by the founding fathers. The bill is currently under consideration in Congress, and its fate remains uncertain.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 13
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the pardon power of the President.
The amendment prohibits the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to relatives or members of the administration, to paid campaign employees, to a person or entity for an offense motivated by an interest of any of those people, or to a person or entity for an offense directed by or coordinated with the President.
The amendment also invalidates pardons issued for a corrupt purpose.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 13
Bill HJRES 13 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 9, 2025. Bill HJRES 13 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2025. Bill HJRES 13's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 9, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 13
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 13
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementPotential Impact Areas
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Criminal procedure and sentencing
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Family relationships
- Federal officials
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Comments

Sterling Wilkerson
1,064
1 year ago
I think this bill is a step in the right direction for our country.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 13
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