Bill · H.Res. 635· House(119-HRES-635)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon, commutation, or other form of clemency from the President of the United States.

Age: 53 years

Illinois

Introduced: 8/5/2025
Last activity: 8/5/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by: Raja Krishnamoorthi
Cosponsors: - 14 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the sense of the House of Representatives regarding Ghislaine Maxwell. It states that she was convicted of multiple counts related to the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors. The text notes she was sentenced to 20 years in prison and is currently in federal custody. The resolution seeks to express formal opposition to any pardon, commutation, or clemency for her. Finally, it stands with the victims of these crimes.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would children be better off under this?+7
The resolution condemns the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors and supports the victims.
Would women be better off under this?+7
The resolution supports survivors of sexual abuse and sex trafficking, many of whom were young girls.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+5
The resolution opposes any commutation or clemency, thereby upholding the original 20-year prison sentence for Ghislaine Maxwell.