H.R. 7694: Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act
Legislation Details
116th Congress
To provide increased Congressional oversight of certain pardons, to clarify the applicability of bribery prohibitions to pardons and commutations, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep. Adam Schiff — D — CA
Requires the Attorney General and Executive Office of the President to submit legal materials relating to Presidential pardons to the Congress within 30 days after a pardon is granted. The bill also clarifies current law that it is a crime for the President or Vice President to accept bribes for a pardon or commutation.
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