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US HR7072

US HR7072
FAIR Justice Act Federal Anti-Interference in Referrals for Justice Act


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Introduced
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit politically motivated prosecutions and investigations, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, known as the Federal Anti-Interference in Referrals for Justice Act or the FAIR Justice Act, aims to prevent politically motivated prosecutions and investigations by amending federal law. Specifically, it makes it illegal for certain high-ranking government officials, including the President, Vice President, and other senior executive branch employees, as well as individuals in specific high-level government positions (excluding the Attorney General), to knowingly request that the Department of Justice (DOJ) initiate a criminal prosecution or investigation of an individual if the request is solely for a political purpose. Furthermore, it requires any DOJ officer or employee who receives such a request, or reasonably believes it to be prohibited, to report it to the DOJ's Inspector General within 45 days. Violators of these provisions could face fines, imprisonment of up to five years, or both.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/14/2026)

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