S.Res. 42 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the Senate, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Jan 28, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryResolution condemning pardons for Capitol assault convictions
This is a resolution expressing disapproval of pardons that were given to people who were convicted of assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officers. A resolution is a formal statement of the Congress's position on an issue, rather than a law that changes what people can do.
How it affects you
This resolution doesn't directly change laws or policies if it passes. It's a statement of disapproval meant to express Congress's view on the pardons. Whether you're affected depends on how you feel about the issue and whether you think Congress should formally oppose certain pardons.
Read the official summary (Introduced in Senate, Jan 28, 2025)
This resolution disapproves of pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting U.S. Capitol Police officers.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionS.Res. 42
RESOLUTION
A resolution condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers.
Sponsor: Sen. Patty Murray (D-WA) · Introduced Jan 28, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 28, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S435-436)”