Committee on House Administration, Judiciary Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
This bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding presidential pardons by requiring specific justifications and imposing restrictions on recipients. It mandates that for every presidential pardon, the Pardon Attorney of the Department of Justice must submit a detailed written analysis to Congress within 30 days of the grant. This analysis must cover the recipient's criminal history not related to the pardoned offense, as well as an assessment of their risk of recidivism and potential danger to communities. A key provision of the bill also places limitations on political contributions made by individuals who have received a presidential pardon. Specifically, such individuals are prohibited from making contributions exceeding $1,000 to the President's authorized committee, leadership PAC, or any entity making independent expenditures advocating for the President's election, with the Federal Election Commission able to refer violations for criminal prosecution.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
No Pardon Paydays Act of 2026
USA119th CongressHR-10290| House
| Updated: 9/3/2026
This bill aims to enhance transparency and accountability regarding presidential pardons by requiring specific justifications and imposing restrictions on recipients. It mandates that for every presidential pardon, the Pardon Attorney of the Department of Justice must submit a detailed written analysis to Congress within 30 days of the grant. This analysis must cover the recipient's criminal history not related to the pardoned offense, as well as an assessment of their risk of recidivism and potential danger to communities. A key provision of the bill also places limitations on political contributions made by individuals who have received a presidential pardon. Specifically, such individuals are prohibited from making contributions exceeding $1,000 to the President's authorized committee, leadership PAC, or any entity making independent expenditures advocating for the President's election, with the Federal Election Commission able to refer violations for criminal prosecution.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.