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Presidential Pardons Transparency: Full Information Available to Everyone.

This new act increases the transparency of presidential actions by requiring public disclosure of pardon details. Citizens will gain access to information about who was pardoned and for what, potentially impacting trust in government and awareness of legal processes.
Key points
All presidential pardons will be publicly announced within 3 days.
The name of the pardoned person, the date of the pardon, and the full text of the decision will be published.
Information will be available in the Federal Register and on the President's official website.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_318
Sponsor: Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR]
Process start date: 2021-02-12
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_318.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-02-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • All presidential pardons will be publicly announced within 3 days.
  • The name of the pardoned person, the date of the pardon, and the full text of the decision will be published.
  • Information will be available in the Federal Register and on the President's official website.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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