Bills · SRES 608
PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate Res.SRES 608Correctional facilities and imprisonmentSex offenses
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
INTRO FEB 12· LAST ACTION JUL 29
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis resolution matters because it's the U.S. Senate formally weighing in on a highly public and sensitive case involving child sexual exploitation. It signals the Senate's strong disapproval of any potential executive action that would lessen the consequences for Ghislaine Maxwell's crimes, reinforcing a message of accountability for serious offenses.
If this resolution passes, it doesn't legally prevent a President from granting clemency, but it sends a powerful political message from a co-equal branch of government. It shows that many lawmakers view such crimes with extreme gravity and are publicly advocating for the full extent of justice to be served, potentially influencing public discourse and executive decisions regarding clemency for similar crimes.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expresses the Senate's belief that Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction and 20-year sentence reflect the seriousness and gravity of her offenses involving the sexual exploitation and trafficking of minors.
This highlights the legislative body's endorsement of the judicial outcome for severe offenses.
PROVISION 02
Declares that granting Ghislaine Maxwell any form of Presidential clemency would be inconsistent with the interests of justice and accountability for crimes involving the sexual exploitation of children.
This sets a clear stance against executive intervention in a high-profile case.
PROVISION 03
States that the President should not grant a pardon, commutation, or any other form of executive clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell.
This is the direct call to the Executive branch to refrain from granting clemency.
PROVISION 04
Affirms the Senate's commitment to justice, accountability, and the protection of children, standing with the victims of sexual exploitation and trafficking.
This broadens the resolution's scope to a general principle of supporting child protection and victims.
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ACTION TIMELINE
7 EVENTSJUL 29
Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
JUL 29
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
JUL 29
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4311)
FEB 12
Submitted in Senate
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Resolution
NumberSRES 608
Congress119th
StatusPassed Senate
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last actionJul 29, 2026
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PASSED SENATE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026
Senate Res.SRES 608Correctional facilities and imprisonmentSex offenses
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Ghislaine Maxwell should not be granted a Presidential pardon or any form of clemency for her crimes with Jeffrey Epstein relating to the sexual exploitation and abuse of minors.
INTRODUCED FEB 12, 2026· LAST ACTION JUL 29, 2026
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