HR 1789 United States House · 119th Congress

Promptly Ending Political Prosecutions and Executive Retaliation Act of 2025

HR 1789 would amend federal law to make it easier to move certain state court cases involving federal officials to federal courts. It adds specific protections for current and former Presidents/Vice Presidents, requiring a "prima facie showing" for removal and presuming immunity for officials acting under their office - requiring clear and convincing evidence to rebut this presumption. The bill also mandates dismissal of state cases against the President/Vice President unless the state proves the case won't interfere with their duties. These changes apply to cases pending or filed after enactment, directly affecting state court proceedings targeting high-level executive branch officials.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Mar 3, 2025 Last action Mar 21, 2025
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Committee
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Mar 21, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 119-28.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 14 - 11.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
lower
Mar 3, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
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Russell Fry
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