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Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4933| Senate 
| Updated: 12/1/2020
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (8)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2020 This bill restricts the authority of the President with respect to presidential pardons, including by prohibiting the President from pardoning himself or herself and requiring the Department of Justice to conduct oversight and submit materials to Congress regarding certain pardons, such as those arising from an investigation in which the President is a target, subject, or witness.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7694
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7694
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 1, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7694: Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act

Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2020

USA116th CongressS-4933| Senate 
| Updated: 12/1/2020
Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2020 This bill restricts the authority of the President with respect to presidential pardons, including by prohibiting the President from pardoning himself or herself and requiring the Department of Justice to conduct oversight and submit materials to Congress regarding certain pardons, such as those arising from an investigation in which the President is a target, subject, or witness.
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Timeline
Jul 23, 2020

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-7694
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Dec 1, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Dec 1, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • July 23, 2020

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-7694
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • December 1, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 1, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (8)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-7694: Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted