What does Preamble of HR 7575 do?

This bill proposes to amend title 28, United States Code. The proposed amendment aims to prevent attorneys for the Government from being influenced by a person's political association, activities, or beliefs. This influence prohibition applies to decisions regarding commencing or recommending prosecution, or taking other action against a person.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7575 do?

This bill is formally titled the Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026.

What does IMPERMISSIBLE CONSIDERATIONS FOR INITIATING OR DECLINING of HR 7575 do?

This section amends Title 28, United States Code, by adding Section 530E, which addresses impermissible considerations when initiating or declining charges. The term 'applicable covered individual' is defined to include specific personnel within the Federal Bureau of Investigation, other federal agencies, and U.S. Attorney's offices. Attorneys and investigators for the government are prohibited from considering a person's political or policy associations, activities, or beliefs when deciding whether to commence or recommend prosecution or investigation. Criminal complaints, indictments, and warrant applications must include an attestation from an applicable covered individual confirming that the action is not being sought due to the person's political beliefs and that sufficient evidence exists. The Attorney General retains the authority to establish prosecutorial guidelines and exclude other impermissible considerations. Individuals investigated or prosecuted in violation of this section may bring a civil action against applicable covered individuals for damages.

What does GRAND JURY REFORMS. of HR 7575 do?

This section amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to introduce reforms related to grand jury proceedings. Rule 6 is amended to require the government to inform the grand jury of both exculpatory evidence and any information that could impeach the credibility of a witness's testimony. Rule 16(a)(1) is amended to require the government to provide a defendant, upon request, with the grand jury vote tally for each count. Rule 48 is amended to allow a defendant to move for dismissal of an indictment if they allege it was brought or pursued for political reasons. If a defendant makes such a motion, the judge will review grand jury minutes in camera to determine if the prosecution was influenced by the defendant's political beliefs or if probable cause existed. If the court finds evidence of impermissible political considerations or insufficient evidence, it may dismiss all or part of the indictment. The government can re-present a case to a different grand jury only after demonstrating to the court that political considerations were not a factor and the prosecution is not intended to influence the defendant's beliefs.

What does PROHIBITION ON WHITE HOUSE INFLUENCE. of HR 7575 do?

This section amends Chapter 31 of Title 28, United States Code. It adds a new section, 530F, titled 'Impermissible influence'. The new section prohibits the President or White House employees from directly or indirectly instructing the Department of Justice regarding investigative or charging decisions in individual criminal cases. It also prohibits Department of Justice employees from considering such instructions when making investigative or charging decisions.

What does REPORTING. of HR 7575 do?

This section amends Section 530B of Title 28, United States Code. It requires employees of the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation to report instances where political or policy associations of a target were considered in investigations or charging decisions. The Director of the Office of Professional Responsibility and the Inspector General of the Department of Justice must disclose communications and complaints related to such allegations to appropriate congressional committees. Disclosures to Congress must include the communication, investigative steps, and findings, and are to be confidential. These disclosures must be made within 5 business days of findings or investigation conclusion. The Office of Professional Responsibility and the Office of the Inspector General are mandated to investigate all related communications and complaints. Investigations must commence within 5 business days of receipt and be completed within one month.

What does SEVERABILITY. of HR 7575 do?

This section establishes a severability clause for the Act. If a portion of the Act is deemed unconstitutional, the remaining provisions and amendments will remain in effect. The application of the Act's provisions to individuals or circumstances will also not be affected by a finding of unconstitutionality.

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Prohibiting Political Prosecutions Act of 2026 — HR. 7575

Last updated: 2/13/2026 · Introduced: 2/13/2026

Author: Daniel Goldman (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill prohibits federal prosecutors and investigators from considering a person's political beliefs or associations when deciding whether to initiate or recommend prosecution, requiring an attestation of sufficient evidence and non-political motivation for each action.
The bill amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to provide defendants with access to grand jury vote tallies and allow for dismissal of indictments if brought for political reasons, with judicial review of grand jury minutes.
This legislation prohibits the President and White House staff from influencing Department of Justice investigative or charging decisions, and mandates reporting and investigation of instances where political considerations are alleged to have impacted such decisions.

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