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Act to Protect Presidents and Vice Presidents from Political Prosecutions

This act allows for the transfer of civil and criminal lawsuits against current and former U.S. Presidents and Vice Presidents to federal courts. Its purpose is to prevent the legal system from being used for political aims. Citizens should be aware that this law may affect how cases involving high-ranking government officials are handled.
Key points
Allows transfer of lawsuits against Presidents and Vice Presidents to federal courts.
Applies to both civil and criminal cases, including those already pending.
Aims to protect against politically motivated prosecutions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_2553
Sponsor: Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
Process start date: 2023-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_2553.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Allows transfer of lawsuits against Presidents and Vice Presidents to federal courts.
  • Applies to both civil and criminal cases, including those already pending.
  • Aims to protect against politically motivated prosecutions.
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 Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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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