Bill · H.J.Res. 108· House(119-HJRES-108)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that there is no immunity from criminal prosecution for an act on the grounds that such act was within the constitutional authority or official duties of an individual, and providing that the President may not grant a pardon to himself or herself.

Age: 69 years

New York

Introduced: 7/22/2025
Last activity: 7/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Joseph Morelle
Cosponsors: - 185 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The amendment would remove immunity from criminal prosecution for federal officers, including the President, Vice President, and members of Congress, based on their official duties or constitutional authority. It also prohibits the President from granting a pardon or reprieve to themselves for offenses against the United States. This amendment is intended to be self-executing.

Yes· 3 of 4

Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
By removing presidential self-pardon powers and official immunity, the bill increases the accountability and transparency of high-ranking officials.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+4
The amendment ensures that federal officers are subject to the same criminal legal processes as other citizens.
Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The bill increases accountability by removing immunity for federal officers, including the President and members of Congress, for criminal acts.