Introduced
S. 5256
Introduced in Senate · August 11, 2026August 5, 2026
Ms. Cortez Masto (for herself, Mr. Schiff, Mr. Blumenthal, and Ms. Hirono) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To provide increased oversight of certain pardons, to clarify the applicability of bribery prohibitions to pardons and commutations, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2026”.