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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 11, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
H.R. 252

Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 11, 2021)

Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021

This bill requires certain information about presidential pardons and reprieves to be made public.

Specifically, the President must publish the issue date, recipient, and full text of each pardon or reprieve granted.

What just happenedMar 4, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8](D-IL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Mar 4, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

    Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee
  2. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. Jan 11, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021 — Informed