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- H.R.3489
H.R.3489: Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced July 27, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 6, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
37 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 27, 2017
Bill Summary
Presidential Pardon Transparency Act of 2017 This bill requires the Department of Justice, not later than three days after the President grants any reprieve or pardon for an offense against the United States, to publish in the Federal Register and on the President's official website the name of the person pardoned, the full text of the reprieve or pardon, and the date it was issued.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| July 27, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) |