Why it matters
The proposal could affect how presidential pardons are reviewed, but its practical effect is uncertain and it may face legal obstacles. It concerns federal policy and people seeking or receiving pardons.
What happens next
The bill’s legislative path and any response from the administration are not specified in the article. Whether it advances or faces a legal challenge is not yet known.
Whether the bill advances in Congress
Whether the administration or other officials respond
Whether constitutional objections are raised in formal proceedings