Bill Sponsor
House Bill 5551
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 18, 2018
Overview
Text
Introduced
Apr 18, 2018
Latest Action
Apr 18, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
5551
Congress
115
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.
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House Votes (0)
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act

This bill requires the Department of Justice to submit to Congress all investigative materials related to an offense for which the President pardons an individual if the offense arises from an investigation in which the President, or a relative of the President, is a target, subject, or witness.

Text (1)
April 18, 2018
Actions (2)
04/18/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/18/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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