119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Aug 3, 2026
S. 5212In Committee
Senate Democrats propose reforms to presidential pardon and commutation powers
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. (D-NY)4 cosponsorsIntroduced Aug 3, 2026
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SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Aug 3
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