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President Must Personally Sign Pardons and Reprieves

This new act requires the President of the United States to personally sign every pardon or reprieve. This aims to increase transparency and accountability in the pardon process, potentially affecting citizens' trust in presidential decisions.
Key points
The U.S. President will be required to personally sign all pardon or reprieve decisions.
The act aims to ensure greater integrity and personal accountability of the President regarding pardons.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_2248
Sponsor: Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1]
Process start date: 2025-03-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

SIGN Pardons Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_2248.

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 2025-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. President will be required to personally sign all pardon or reprieve decisions.
  • The act aims to ensure greater integrity and personal accountability of the President regarding pardons.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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