House Bill 252
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 11, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
252
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2021
This bill requires certain information about presidential pardons and reprieves to be made public.
Specifically, the President must publish the issue date, recipient, and full text of each pardon or reprieve granted.
January 11, 2021
03/04/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
01/11/2021
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/11/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:38 PM