S. 256: Pardon Transparency and Accountability Act of 2025

S. 256 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Before this bill, the President could grant pardons, sentence commutations, or fine remissions without publicly explaining the reasons behind the decision, and individuals hired to lobby specifically for clemency did not face the same specialized… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.