Congress Must Reform The Presidential Pardon Power

I am writing as your constituent to urge immediate congressional action in response to the recent pattern of presidential pardons granted to political allies and accused lawmakers. These actions weaken the rule of law and demand strong oversight and reform from Congress. Curb the Growing Threat Posed by Politicized Presidential Clemency Recent pardons have shielded insiders from accountability, erased exposure to serious criminal charges, and signaled that personal loyalty may outweigh justice. When the pardon power is used in ways that benefit political friends or potential witnesses, it undermines deterrence, corrodes public trust, and creates a dangerous precedent that future presidents could exploit for partisan or self-protective purposes. Enact Key Legislative Proposals to Restore Integrity to the Pardon Power H.J.Res.13 would amend the Constitution to bar self pardons and prohibit pardons for relatives, administration officials, campaign staff, and others whose offenses are tied to the president. Representative Olszewski has announced the Pardon Integrity Act as a proposed constitutional amendment. Additional reforms would require public explanations for pardons and strengthen transparency so clemency cannot be used to obstruct justice or promote political interests. Rein In Abusive Pardons with These Steps Please support public oversight hearings into recent controversial pardons, with expert testimony and a detailed review of how these decisions were made. Cosponsor and advocate for constitutional and statutory reforms such as H.J.Res.13 and legislation requiring transparency in clemency decisions. Finally, use your platform to help the public understand why closing these loopholes is vital to democratic accountability. I urge you to act now to ensure that the pardon power cannot be weaponized for political advantage. Thank you for your service and for your attention to this critical matter.