Presidential pardons would require public explanations and victim input under new bill.
This bill would make the President publicly explain why they grant pardons and other acts of mercy. It would also give crime victims and law enforcement a formal way to share their thoughts on potential pardons. Additionally, people who lobby for pardons would face stricter and faster reporting rules.
Today, the President is not required to publicly explain pardons, and there are no specific rules for getting input from victims or law enforcement. Lobbying for pardons also doesn't have special, fast reporting rules. If this bill passes, the President would have to publish reasons for every pardon immediately, the Pardon Attorney would gather victim and law enforcement input for potential pardons within 30 days of becoming aware, and clemency lobbyists would have to register and report their activities within two days.
S 256 · 119th Congress · January 25, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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