S-1756 : Still Just a Bill


No President is Above the Law Act

This bill tolls (i.e., pauses) the statute of limitations for federal criminal offenses that are committed by the President prior to or during their term of office. (Currently, most federal criminal offenses have a five-year statute of limitations.)

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-06-10IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.Senate
2019-06-10IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Richard Blumenthal [D] (CT)
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Policy Area :

Crime and Law Enforcement
Related Subjects
  • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
  • Criminal procedure and sentencing
  • Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
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