Search Results: keywords:"justice impact statement"

  • S. 256 — To require the President to publish a statement of reasons for pardons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,426

    S. 256, also known as the “Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025,” requires the President to publicly disclose the reasons for granting any pardons on the date they are issued. The bill mandates that the Pardon Attorney prepares a Justice Impact Statement,...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants the President to explain why he's giving a pardon to someone and to make it public so everyone can see. It also asks for checks like making sure people who try to influence these decisions follow the rules and share their efforts, so everything stays fair and clear.

  • S. 3563 — To require the President to publish a statement of reasons for pardons, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in Senate
    Words:1,416

    The bill, titled the “Pardon Transparency to Protect Investigations Act of 2024,” requires the President to publicly share the reasons for granting pardons by publishing them in the Federal Register and on the President's official website. The bill mandates the Pardon Attorney to prepare a...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill wants the President to tell everyone why they pardon someone, like giving a special permission slip, and this reason needs to be shared in a public place. It also asks people who help with these permissions to write down what they do and look into how these actions might affect ongoing work at the Justice Department.