S.256

Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025

Introduced·1/25/25
Introduced in Senate Text

Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025 requires President to publish reasons for pardons and mandates Justice Impact Statements.

The Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025 mandates the President to publish a written explanation of the reasons for granting executive clemency on the Federal Register and the President's official website. It also requires the Pardon Attorney to prepare a Justice Impact Statement when considering a potential grant of executive clemency. This statement must be made available to the President and Congress within 30 days and includes efforts to contact victims, determine their opinions, and assess the impact on ongoing investigations.

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Where it stands

Current
Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
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Sponsors

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History

Jan 25, 2025

Senate

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.