H.R. 4411: Ban on Inkless Directives and Executive Notarizations Act of 2025

This bill, titled the "Ban on Inkless Directives and Executive Notarizations Act of 2025," aims to amend the rules surrounding how the President of the United States can officially sign documents. The key provisions of the bill are as follows:

Prohibition of Delegation and Automated Signing

The bill specifically states that the President may not delegate the authority to sign certain official documents, including:

• Engrossed bills
• Executive orders
• Pardons or commutations

Furthermore, it explicitly prohibits the use of automated signing devices, such as autopens, for these tasks. This means that only the President, in person, can sign these documents.

Impact on Previous Signatures

Additionally, the bill establishes that any documents signed in violation of these new rules will not have legal force or effect. This applies to any engrossed bills, Executive orders, or pardons that were signed using unauthorized means, including before the bill's effective date.

Legal Framework

The bill amends Section 301 of Title 3 of the United States Code to incorporate these stipulations. It emphasizes the importance of personal presidential engagement in the signing of critical governmental documents to enhance accountability and oversight.

Enforcement and Effective Date

The bill, upon being enacted, would become effective immediately, reinforcing its applicability to all future presidential actions regarding the mentioned documents.

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