H.J.Res. 13 seeks to amend the U.S. Constitution to limit the President's power to pardon. Affects future presidents, barring pardons for themselves, family, and administration members.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States limiting the pardon power of the President. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Latest action on H.J.Res. 13: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects future presidents and their close circles. It targets the use of pardons within the administration and family.
Why this matters: This bill is significant because it seeks to prevent misuse of presidential pardon power. By limiting who can be pardoned, it aims to stop self-serving actions by presidents. It also addresses public concerns about fairness and justice.
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