H.R. 10290: No Pardon Paydays Act of 2026

This bill would add two main requirements related to presidential pardons:

• Public explanation of pardons

  After the President grants a pardon, the Department of Justice’s Pardon Attorney would have to send Congress a written analysis within 30 days. That analysis would cover:

  • the recipient’s criminal history, except for the offense that was pardoned;
  • the risk that the person might commit crimes again; and
  • whether the person might pose a danger to the community, based on their background.

• Limits on political donations by pardon recipients

  Anyone who has received a presidential pardon would be prohibited, as determined by the Federal Election Commission, from contributing more than $1,000 to:

  • the President’s authorized campaign committee;
  • the President’s leadership PAC; or
  • an entity that has made an independent expenditure specifically supporting the President’s election.

  The bill also says the FEC could refer violations for criminal prosecution if appropriate.

The bill defines “authorized committee,” “leadership PAC,” and “independent expenditure” by referring to existing campaign finance law.

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