Bill · S.Res. 42· Senate(119-SRES-42)

A resolution condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.

Age: 76 years

Washington

Introduced: 1/28/2025
Last activity: 1/28/2025 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S435-436)
Sponsored by: Patty Murray
Cosponsors: - 44 - 0

Crime and Law Enforcement

Introduced
In Committee

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

What this bill would do

This resolution expresses the Senate's disapproval regarding certain pardons. Specifically, it targets pardons issued to individuals found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police officers. The resolution was submitted by Senator Murray and a large group of co-sponsors. It has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Yes

Does this change how police departments operate?+3
The resolution expresses disapproval of pardons for those who assaulted law enforcement officers, supporting accountability for police-related offenses.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+2
The resolution acts as a formal expression of Senate disapproval regarding the exercise of presidential pardon power.