Bill · H.R. 2248· House(119-HR-2248)
SIGN Pardons Act
- Introduced
- 3/21/2025
- Last activity
- 3/21/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Earl Carter
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the "Signature Integrity for Granting National Pardons Act" or the "SIGN Pardons Act." It requires the President to personally sign any pardon or reprieve granted under Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution. This legislation was introduced by Mr. Carter of Georgia.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+3
Requiring a personal signature increases accountability and transparency in the pardon process.
Does this give the federal government more power?+1
This increases the visible personal responsibility of the President within the federal executive function.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+1
It adds a layer of formal verification to the exercise of executive clemency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Presidential Accountability: The bill requires the President to personally sign any pardon or reprieve, which ensures the President's direct involvement in the process (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+3Improves Due Process+1Increases Federal Power+1
- 4/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/21/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House
Mark AlfordRepublican · Missouri