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Introduced
12/01/2020
12/01/2020
In Committee
12/01/2020
12/01/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Restricts the authority of the President with respect to presidential pardons, including by prohibiting the President from pardoning himself or herself and requiring the Department of Justice to conduct oversight and submit materials to Congress regarding certain pardons, such as those arising from an investigation in which the President is a target, subject, or witness.
AI Summary
This bill, the Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2020, restricts the President's authority to issue pardons. It requires the Department of Justice's Inspector General to investigate any pardon granted for certain "covered offenses" related to congressional proceedings or investigations in which the President or a relative is involved. The bill also requires the Attorney General and the President to submit relevant materials to the Inspector General and Congress for oversight. Additionally, the bill clarifies that bribery prohibitions apply to pardons and commutations, and it declares any presidential self-pardon to be void and of no effect.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Catherine Cortez Masto (D)*,
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 12/01/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4933/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4933/BILLS-116s4933is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4933/BILLS-116s4933is.pdf.pdf |
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