Officially: FAIR Justice Act
Top executive branch officials could not ask the Justice Department to target a specific person only for political reasons. Justice Department employees would have to report those requests to the department’s internal watchdog within 45 days. Breaking either rule could bring up to five years in prison.
Where it stands
Sitting in House Committee
No vote scheduled. Constituent contact is what moves bills out of committee.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (1/14/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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