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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 12, 2021Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 318

Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 12, 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 happenedFeb 12, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR](D-OR)Sponsor
3 cosponsors3 D
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  1. Feb 12, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Feb 12, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021 — Informed