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HR7575Referred to Committee

Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-13
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
HR
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Type

Sponsor

Daniel S. Goldman
Daniel S. Goldman
Democrat · NY · Representative
Votes with party: 97.2% (498 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/G000599

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (3)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

  • Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)· 2026-02-20
  • Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34)· 2026-02-20
  • John B. Larson (D-CT-1)· 2026-02-20

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-02-13

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would create legal restrictions on federal prosecutors' ability to bring criminal charges against political candidates and officeholders, likely requiring higher approval levels or additional justification before pursuing such cases. The measure appears designed to prevent what supporters view as politically motivated prosecutions, though critics might argue it could shield politicians from accountability for actual crimes. It would affect how the Justice Department handles cases involving elected officials and candidates.

AI-assisted summary generated from the official bill metadata (title, subjects, actions) sourced from Congress.gov. Cached and reviewed. Always verify against the official text linked below.

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