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 an amendment to limit the President's pardon power, specifically preventing self-pardons and pardons for close associates or offenses related to them. • Local legal experts may discuss the implications for presidential accountability and transparency. • Residents could engage in conversations about the balance of power within the government. • This amendment may influence public perception of presidential integrity, potentially affecting local political dynamics. • Local advocacy groups might explore how this change aligns with broader efforts for governmental reform. AI-generated from official bill summary; verify with bill text.
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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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