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No Pardon Paydays Act of 2026 prohibits federal officials from accepting compensation for pardon recommendations

Original title: No Pardon Paydays Act of 2026

September 3, 2026

federal government presidential pardons ethics legislation

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Sep 3, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill creates a new federal criminal offense to prevent the potential sale of influence regarding , directly impacting the ethical standards for all federal employees and officials.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Federal officers and employees

They are subject to new prohibitions regarding the acceptance of compensation for influencing executive clemency.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill prohibits any federal officer or employee from soliciting, accepting, or receiving compensation in exchange for recommending or influencing a presidential pardon or . It establishes criminal penalties for those who violate this prohibition.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The bill creates a new federal criminal offense to prevent the potential sale of influence regarding , directly impacting the ethical standards for all federal employees and officials.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does this bill change?

It makes it illegal for federal employees to take money or gifts in exchange for trying to influence a presidential pardon or sentence .

Who does this law apply to?

It applies to all federal officers and employees.

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