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SB5687: Presidential Pardon Integrity Act

: Cory Booker (D-US) : Oct 18, 2026 Updated: Oct 15, 2026
Government operations and politics
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  2. 2Passed One Chamber
  3. 3Passed Both Chambers
  4. 4Became Law

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Summary

A bill to codify the process for petitions for executive clemency, and for other purposes.

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This bill would create written rules for how people request presidential pardons or sentence reductions. Currently, there are no formal laws governing the pardon petition process. The bill aims to make the process more transparent and consistent. Senator Cory Booker introduced the bill, and it is currently in the early stage awaiting review.

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