SIGN Pardons Act

HR 2248, the SIGN Pardons Act, requires the U.S. President to personally sign any pardon or reprieve granted under the Constitution. This bill directly affects the presidential pardon process by mandating a physical signature instead of allowing other forms of authentication. The key provision states that no pardon may be issued without the President's handwritten signature. This change applies to all pardons granted under Article II, Section 2, Clause 1 of the Constitution. The bill does not alter pardon eligibility or policy, only the procedural requirement for signing.