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S. 5687 · 119th Congress

Presidential Pardon Integrity Act

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedOct 15, 2026
Passed SenateNot yet
Passed HouseNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Oct 15, 2026: Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. It would change 0 sections of existing law and would add 7 new provisions of its own.

How this bill changes the law

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S. 5687 doesn't change any existing section of law. It would create 7 new provisions of its own. Read from the bill text as introduced in the Senate (Oct 15, 2026).

New provisions of the bill's own

  • Sec. 2 Definitions
  • Sec. 3 Office of the Pardon Attorney
  • Sec. 4 Processing of petitions for executive clemency
  • Sec. 5 Collection of information regarding grants of executive clemency
  • Sec. 6 Disclosure by persons who seek executive clemency on behalf of others for compensation
  • Sec. 7 Private right of action for restitution
  • Sec. 8 Rule of construction
What the words would change: every change, in place (0)

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    What it does

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    What has happened

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    1. Oct 15, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

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