What does Preamble of No Free Passes for Cronies Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The amendment would address circumstances under which the government can request a court to dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint.

What does SHORT TITLE. of No Free Passes for Cronies Act do?

This Act is formally titled the ``No Free Passes for Cronies Act''.

What does MOTION BY THE GOVERNMENT TO DISMISS AN INDICTMENT, INFORMATION, of No Free Passes for Cronies Act do?

This section amends Rule 48(a) of the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure. The government is permitted to move the court to dismiss an indictment, information, or complaint. The court may grant or deny such a motion based on the interests of justice. The court cannot grant a motion to dismiss the prosecution during trial without the defendant's consent.

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No Free Passes for Cronies Act

Last updated: 4/20/2026 · Introduced: 4/20/2026

Author: Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill amends the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure to allow the government to request a court dismiss an indictment based on the interests of justice.
The bill prohibits courts from dismissing prosecutions during trial without the defendant's consent.
The bill formally establishes the 'No Free Passes for Cronies Act' as its short title.

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