Protecting Our Democracy Act
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- Passed Senate
- Passed House
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Overview
The Protecting Our Democracy Act aims to strengthen checks and balances within the government, enhance transparency, and safeguard elections. It proposes several key changes, including increased oversight of presidential pardons, ensuring the President is held accountable under the law, and preventing foreign interference in elections. The bill also seeks to improve congressional oversight of the executive branch’s budget and spending decisions.
Key provisions
- Increases congressional oversight of presidential pardons, requiring the Attorney General to submit materials related to pardons to Congress.
- Prohibits a President from granting themselves a pardon.
- Requires financial disclosure reports from pardon recipients.
- Ensures Congress has the authority to enforce subpoenas issued by congressional committees.
- Strengthens congressional control over the President’s budget, including reporting requirements and preventing impoundment of funds.
- Addresses foreign contributions to political campaigns and initiatives.
- Protects whistleblowers within the government.
- Clarifies accountability for acting officials and strengthens the Hatch Act.
Who is affected
- The President
- Members of Congress
- Executive Branch Agencies
- Former Presidents
- Political Appointees
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