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SIGN Pardons Act

USA119th CongressHR-2248| House 
| Updated: 3/21/2025
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Alford (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation establishes a new procedural requirement for the President concerning executive clemency. It specifically mandates that the President must personally sign any pardon or reprieve granted to an individual. This provision applies to all such grants made under the President's constitutional authority, as outlined in Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution. The bill aims to enhance the integrity and accountability associated with the granting of national pardons and reprieves by ensuring a direct presidential endorsement of these significant executive actions.
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Timeline
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Crime and Law Enforcement

SIGN Pardons Act

USA119th CongressHR-2248| House 
| Updated: 3/21/2025
This legislation establishes a new procedural requirement for the President concerning executive clemency. It specifically mandates that the President must personally sign any pardon or reprieve granted to an individual. This provision applies to all such grants made under the President's constitutional authority, as outlined in Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the U.S. Constitution. The bill aims to enhance the integrity and accountability associated with the granting of national pardons and reprieves by ensuring a direct presidential endorsement of these significant executive actions.
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Timeline
Mar 21, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 21, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • March 21, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 21, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Earl L. "Buddy" Carter

Republican Representative

Georgia

Cosponsors (1)
Mark Alford (Republican)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted