Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Latest action
- Feb 13, 2026
What it does
The Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026 would amend federal law to prohibit government attorneys and investigators from considering a person’s political associations, activities, or beliefs when deciding whether to initiate or recommend prosecution, or to influence those beliefs through legal action. It requires attestations in charging documents that political considerations were not a factor, establishes a right of action for individuals harmed by such violations, mandates reporting of alleged political bias within the Department of Justice and FBI, bars White House influence on DOJ charging decisions, and reforms grand jury procedures to require disclosure of exculpatory and…
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