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| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-introduces-constitutional-amendment-reform | Congressman Cohen Introduces Constitutional Amendment to Reform Presidential Pardon Power | 2021-01-03 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09), the Chairman of House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties, today introduced a Constitutional Amendment to reform the Presidential pardon power to address ongoing abuses and prevent its future use to advance conflicts of interest. The Congressman introduced the measure on the first day of the new, 117th Congress to call attention to its importance. Congressman Cohen has previously introduced joint resolutions to reform the pardon power. The Judiciary Committee and his Subcommittee have jurisdiction over such matters. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: It is unfortunately well past time to amend the United States Constitution to make explicit a ban on self-dealing pardons. The framers of Constitution included the pardon provisions as a safety valve against injustice, not as the means for a President to put himself, his family, and his associates above the law. Throughout his term in office, President Trump has used the power of the presidency to benefit himself, his family, and his friends. He has shamelessly and corruptly shielded himself from the consequences of his own and others' misconduct. Over the next few days, I expect him to continue this pattern of abuse. Our democracy has shown great resilience over the past four years, but also has endured serious assaults on our system of government committed to the rule of law. This constitutional amendment would limit the President's pardon power to grant a pardon or clemency to himself, his family, his administration officials, or his campaign advisors. It would also prevent pardons for conduct undertaken for a direct and significant personal benefit of the President, the President's family, or Administration officials, and for crimes committed in cooperation with the President. Finally, it ensures that pardons issued for a corrupt purpose are invalid. Donald Trump has demonstrated that the broad nature of the pardon power makes it ripe for abuse. Passing this joint … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cohen.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-cohen-sworn-117th-congress | Congressman Cohen Sworn In to 117th Congress | 2021-01-03 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | TN | Steve Cohen | C001068 | cohen.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) was sworn in today to the 117th Congress, beginning his eighth term representing Memphis, Millington and parts of Shelby County. Congressman Cohen today also voted to again make Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi of California the Speaker of the House for this two-year Congress. Congressman Cohen made the following statement: I'm honored to be serving the Ninth Congressional District for another term as your representative in Congress. I am already at work on bills to strengthen our democratic institutions, reforming the presidential pardon power, and raising the minimum wage as well as addressing the coronavirus pandemic and its economic fallout. I am proud to support my friend Nancy Pelosi for another term as Speaker of the House. Her leadership has proven wise and effective in the past and I look forward to working closely with her and the House Democratic Leadership team to improve the lives of our constituents. In his remarks from the House floor before casting his vote today, Congressman Cohen called Speaker Pelosi the hardest worker in the U.S. government working to end the coronavirus pandemic. He also called her our greatest Speaker. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://cooper.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/cooper-introduces-three-bills-as-117th-congress-begins | Cooper Introduces Three Bills as 117th Congress Begins | 2021-01-03 | 2021 | 2021-01 | Democrat | House | TN | Jim Cooper | C000754 | cooper.house.gov | legacy | NASHVILLE Today Rep. Jim Cooper (TN-05) was sworn-in to serve in the 117th United States Congress. Shortly after being sworn-in, Cooper re-introduced the following three bills to ensure the voting process is fair and equitable for all Americans. Cooper once again introduced the John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act. Named for former Congressman John Tanner, a Tennessean who championed the measure for many years before his retirement from the House in 2010, the bill eliminates partisan gerrymandering from the congressional redistricting process by requiring each state to establish an independent, bipartisan redistricting commission to redraw congressional district lines once every 10 years that reflect contiguous communities. Redistricting commission language very similar to Cooper's bill was included in H.R. 1, the For the People Act, that passed the House last Congress. The Senate did not bring it up for a vote. TheRedistricting Transparency Act would require states to publicize redistricting information online, including the data used in the process, details of the process, proposed maps and public hearing dates. It also would require that the public be allowed to comment before maps receive final approval. Finally, Cooper re-introduced a constitutional amendment that would give Americans, for the first time in history, a constitutional right to vote. This proposed amendment bans voter suppression and prevents the ability of any state to deny or abridge the right of its citizens to vote. The Constitution never explicitly created a right to vote, it only limits certain types of discrimination such as against African-Americans or women. Voter suppression tactics have been so effective, particularly in the south, because there is no guaranteed Constitutional right to vote. I am honored that Nashvillians and Middle Tennesseans continue to believe in me and I will keep doing the best job I can to represent them in Congress. Sadly we are seeing as the new Congress begins that the right to vote i… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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