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.
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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).
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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
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Oct 15, 2026Under authority of the order of the Senate of September 30, 2026, ordered read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
Oct 15, 2026Introduced in SenateLibrary of Congress