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HR 2553 118th Congress House Law Civil actions and liability Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Federal district courts Judicial procedure and administration Jurisdiction and venue Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents State and local courts

No More Political Prosecutions Act

Introduced: September 8, 2023 Introduced by: Fry, Russell Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 31, 2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.
Jan 31, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 118-371.
Sep 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Sep 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 15.
Apr 10, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 10, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

No More Political Prosecutions Act

This bill allows a current or former President or Vice President to remove to federal court a civil action or criminal prosecution brought against them in state court. Under current law, removal in this situation is limited to cases that involve official actions.

What's happening now January 31, 2024

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 4593 Related bill No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2024
 Bill text 2 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Republican 10
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Donalds, Byron
Florida · Oct 18, 2023
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Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Sep 27, 2023
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Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Sep 8, 2023
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Boebert, Lauren
Colorado · Apr 25, 2023
 R
Hageman, Harriet M.
Wyoming · Apr 25, 2023
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Apr 18, 2023
 R
Fitzgerald, Scott
Wisconsin · Apr 18, 2023
 R
Nehls, Troy E.
Texas · Apr 18, 2023
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Apr 17, 2023
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Apr 13, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2553: No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2553/
MLA
"H.R. 2553: No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2553/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 2553, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2553/.
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[H.R. 2553: No More Political Prosecutions Act of 2023](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-2553/)
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