No Pardon Paydays Act of 2026
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Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
What this bill does
The No Pardon Paydays Act of 2026 would create new reporting and campaign-finance requirements tied to presidential pardons. Whenever the President grants a pardon, the Department of Justice's Pardon Attorney would have 30 days to submit a written analysis to Congress covering the recipient's criminal history not related to the pardoned offense, along with an assessment of their potential risk of recidivism and danger to communities. Separately, the bill would cap political contributions from pardon recipients: they could not give more than $1,000 to the President's authorized campaign committee, the President's leadership PAC, or any group that has made independent expenditures supporting the President's election. The Federal Election Commission would enforce this limit and could refer violations to the Attorney General for possible criminal prosecution.
The bill primarily affects the Department of Justice's Pardon Attorney, who would take on new reporting duties, and individuals who receive presidential pardons, who would face restrictions on certain political donations. It would also give the Federal Election Commission a role in monitoring and referring potential violations.
The bill was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Suhas Subramanyam with two cosponsors, and referred to the House Judiciary and House Administration Committees. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature (or a veto override) to become law.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10290 do?
- The No Pardon Paydays Act of 2026 would create new reporting and campaign-finance requirements tied to presidential pardons. Whenever the President grants a pardon, the Department of Justice's Pardon Attorney would have 30 days to submit a written analysis to Congress covering the recipient's criminal history not related to the pardoned offense, along with an assessment of their potential risk of recidivism and danger to communities. Separately, the bill would cap political contributions from pardon recipients: they could not give more than $1,000 to the President's authorized campaign committee, the President's leadership PAC, or any group that has made independent expenditures supporting the President's election. The Federal Election Commission would enforce this limit and could refer violations to the Attorney General for possible criminal prosecution. The bill primarily affects the Department of Justice's Pardon Attorney, who would take on new reporting duties, and individuals who receive presidential pardons, who would face restrictions on certain political donations. It would also give the Federal Election Commission a role in monitoring and referring potential violations. The bill was introduced in the House on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Suhas Subramanyam with two cosponsors, and referred to the House Judiciary and House Administration Committees. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature (or a veto override) to become law.
- Has H.R. 10290 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10290. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10290?
- H.R. 10290 was sponsored by Rep. Subramanyam, Suhas [D-VA-10] (D-VA), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10290?
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (3 Sep 2026).
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