Bill > HJRes13

This resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would significantly restrict the presidential pardon power. Specifically, the amendment would prohibit the President from granting pardons to themselves, their family members (up to third-degree relatives), current or former administration members, presidential campaign employees, and individuals who committed offenses motivated by personal interests or at the President's direction. The amendment also declares that any pardon issued for a corrupt purpose would be considered invalid. Additionally, the resolution grants Congress the authority to enforce these new limitations through appropriate legislation. The proposed amendment would require ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution, which is the standard process for constitutional amendments. This proposal aims to prevent potential conflicts of interest and abuse of the presidential pardon power by creating more stringent restrictions on who can receive a presidential pardon and under what circumstances.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-joint-resolution/13/all-info