H.R. 8597, called the "Transparency in Government Act of 2024," is like a big plan to make sure everyone knows what the government is doing with money and big decisions, almost like making the government wear a magnifying glass to be super clear about everything they do!

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.