House Bill 5551
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 18, 2018
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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.
Adam Schiff
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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.
April 18, 2018
04/18/2018
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
04/18/2018
Introduced in House
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