Bill · S.Res. 608· Senate(119-SRES-608)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
- Introduced
- 2/12/2026
- Last activity
- 7/29/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4311)
- Sponsored by
- Jacky Rosen
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- Adopted by the Senate
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 sense of the Senate regarding Ghislaine Maxwell. It states that she should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes involving Jeffrey Epstein. The text notes her convictions for conspiracy and sex trafficking of minors. It further mentions her 20-year prison sentence for facilitating the sexual abuse of minors. Finally, it calls on the President to refrain from granting any executive clemency in this matter.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would children be better off under this?+5
The text prioritizes the protection of minors from sexual abuse and trafficking.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+1
The resolution's focus on justice and accountability for sex trafficking crimes can indirectly support equitable judicial outcomes.
Does this shorten or soften prison sentences?+1
The resolution advocates for maintaining the current sentence of Ghislaine Maxwell rather than seeking leniency.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of Children and Justice Integrity: The resolution states that accountability for those convicted of crimes involving the sexual exploitation and trafficking of minors is essential to protecting children and the integrity of the justice system.
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Support for Victims: The Senate expresses that it stands with the victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking to affirm a commitment to justice and accountability.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly 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.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Criminal Sentencing Reform+1Improves Poverty Reduction+1Improves Racial Equity+1
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+1
- 7/29/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4311)
- 2/12/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S613)