Advance the No Pardon Paydays Act to put a commonsense check on presidential pardons, require congressional review of pardon recipients' criminal history, and prohibit certain high-dollar political contributions by pardon recipients.

Joe Neguse · Colorado · Democratic

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Commitment kind: action. Promised action: Join Rep. Subramanyam’s effort to put a commonsense check on presidential pardons.. Promised outcome: Ensure presidential pardon power is used fairly and responsibly regardless of who is in the White House.. Deadline: unknown; not assumed expired. As U.S. Representative for Colorado's 2nd District, Joe Neguse made the commitment in a September 4, 2026 press release announcing introduction of the No Pardon Paydays Act.

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“Donald Trump has repeatedly abused the presidential pardon power to give get out of jail free cards to violent, convicted felons who assaulted Capitol Police officers on January 6th, and benefit close political allies and the members of his inner circle. This cannot stand. That’s why I’m proud to join Rep. Subramanyam’s effort to put a commonsense check on presidential pardons, ensuring regardless of who’s in the White House, the power is used fairly and responsibly,” said Congressman Neguse.

Neguse said he was joining Rep. Subramanyam’s effort to put a commonsense check on presidential pardons and ensure the power is used fairly and responsibly.

REPS LIEU, SUBRAMANYAM, AND NEGUSE INTRODUCE THE NO PARDON PAYDAYS ACT | Congressman Ted Lieu
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