Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2026

This bill would require the President, on the day any pardon, commutation, reprieve, or remission of a fine is granted, to publish a written explanation of the reasons in the Federal Register and on the President's official website. It would require the Pardon Attorney to prepare a Justice Impact Statement for Congress and the President within 30 days of learning that clemency is being considered, including efforts to contact victims and the views of victims and law enforcement officials. Justice Department and White House employees who learn the President is considering clemency would have to tell the Pardon Attorney right away. The bill would also require people paid to lobby for a pardon to register and report each lobbying contact within 2 days, regardless of how much they are paid. The Pardon Attorney would study compliance every other year and report to Congress.

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Sponsors

• Dave Min Democrat sponsor
• 1 cosponsors