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Introduced
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
In Committee
01/14/2026
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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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/7072/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr7072/BILLS-119hr7072ih.pdf |
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