House Bill 1627
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 7, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1627
Congress
116
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.
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.
March 7, 2019
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04/12/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
03/07/2019
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
03/07/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:17:21 PM