S. 256In Committee
Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Require public reporting and preservation of records for presidential pardons to increase transparency and accountability in the clemency process
Key points
- Require pardon reporting
- Require record preservation
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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