Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
HJRES 13 proposes a constitutional amendment to restrict the President's pardon power. It prohibits pardons for the President themselves, their close family (up to third-degree relatives), current or former administration staff, paid campaign employees, and individuals involved in offenses tied to the President's personal or financial interests. Any pardon granted for corrupt reasons would be invalid. If passed, Congress could create laws to enforce this amendment, requiring ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution.
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Introduced Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 9, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan 9, 2025
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1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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