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SB5256Introduced in the Senate

Abuse of the Pardon Prevention Act of 2026

IntroducedSenate Judiciary

Introduced by Catherine Cortez Masto, District NV

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Official description

A bill to provide increased oversight of certain pardons, to clarify the applicability of bribery prohibitions to pardons and commutations, and for other purposes.

Where it stands

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

August 5, 2026

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  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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