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H.J.Res. 4

Joint ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 4, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
January 4, 2021
Cosponsors (15)
15D 0R
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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment limiting the pardon power of the President. The amendment prohibits the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to himself or herself, to family members or members of the administration, to paid campaign employees, to a person or entity for an offense motivated by an interest of any of those people, or to a person or entity for an offense directed by or coordinated with the President. The amendment also invalidates pardons issued for a corrupt purpose.

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