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Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation Act of 2025

Introduced March 3, 2025Last action March 21, 2025
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Summary: Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation Act of 2025

Note: Because no official bill text or description was provided, this summary is based solely on the bill's title and available legislative information. For the most accurate understanding, readers should consult the full bill text.

Based on its title, this bill appears to address concerns about the use of government prosecutorial power or executive branch authority for political purposes. The name suggests it would establish rules, restrictions, or oversight mechanisms intended to prevent the government from targeting individuals — whether political opponents, private citizens, or others — through criminal prosecutions or other official actions motivated by political reasons rather than legitimate legal grounds.

The bill was considered and amended by the House Judiciary Committee, passing out of committee along party lines by a vote of 14 to 11, which suggests it is a somewhat contested measure. It has been placed on the Union Calendar, meaning it deals with matters related to government spending or specific legislative action and is eligible for consideration by the full House of Representatives.

Who might be affected could include individuals involved in federal investigations or prosecutions, executive branch officials, and the Department of Justice, depending on what specific provisions the bill contains. Without the full bill text, it is not possible to determine the exact mechanisms, definitions, or enforcement tools the legislation proposes.

Readers are strongly encouraged to review the full bill text at Congress.gov to understand the specific provisions before forming conclusions.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.

March 21, 2025

Sponsor

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Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]RSC

Committees

the JudiciaryJudiciary

Legislative History

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 18.

Mar 21, 2025

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-28.

Mar 21, 2025

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-28.

Mar 21, 2025

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Mar 5, 2025

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.

Mar 5, 2025

Introduced in House

Mar 3, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 3, 2025

Introduced in House

Mar 3, 2025