In CommitteeFiled Aug 5, 2026
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 5, 2026
Summary
The legislation would increase oversight of certain presidential pardons and define how bribery laws apply to pardons and commutations. It is intended to improve transparency and prevent abuse of executive clemency. The measure is currently referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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