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Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 256 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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In committee
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Latest action
Jan 25, 2025

What it does

The Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025 would require the President to publish a written explanation of the reasons for any grant of executive clemency—such as pardons, commutations, reprieves, or remissions of fines—in the Federal Register and on the official White House website at the time the clemency is granted. It would also mandate that the Pardon Attorney prepare a Justice Impact Statement, which includes efforts to contact and gather input from victims and law enforcement officials about the potential impact of the clemency, and requires lobbyists engaging in activities related to potential clemency grants to register and report their contacts under the Lobbying…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jan 25, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jan 25, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Where it goes next

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