Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to limit the pardon power of the President.

# Summary of HJRES 135 **What the Bill Would Do:** This proposed constitutional amendment would restrict the President's power to pardon people convicted of federal crimes. Currently, the President can pardon almost anyone for federal offenses with few limitations. If passed, this amendment would change that authority, though the specific restrictions aren't detailed in the available information. Because this is a constitutional amendment rather than a regular law, it would require approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, plus ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to take effect. **Who It Affects and Current Status:** The amendment would primarily affect Presidents and individuals seeking federal pardons.

It was introduced by Rep. Johnny Olszewski, a Democrat from Maryland, in the 119th Congress. As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House. Constitutional amendments are rarely passed—this represents a significant change to presidential powers that would face a high bar for approval.