Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
What this could mean for your district
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment that limits the President's pardon power by prohibiting pardons for personal interests or corrupt purposes. • Local residents may have varying opinions on the balance of presidential power and accountability. • The amendment could influence discussions on ethics and governance within the community. • Local legal professionals may see changes in how they advise clients regarding potential presidential pardons. • This bill may affect public trust in government institutions, depending on community perspectives. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.
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Bill overview
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Introduced in House
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the pardon power of the President. The amendment prohibits the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to relatives or members of the administration, to paid campaign employees, to a person or entity for an offense motivated by an interest of any of those people, or to a person or entity for an offense directed by or coordinated with the President. The amendment also invalidates pardons issued for a corrupt purpose.
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