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Contact Congress about H.Res. 913: Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any grant of commutation, clemency, or pardon to federally convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, who refuses to take responsibility for her crimes.

The House would formally oppose any pardon or early release for Ghislaine Maxwell. It also backs Epstein and Maxwell victims and calls for the full release of Epstein-related records. The resolution is only a statement and would not change the law.

Modern Action explains legislation in plain English, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Expressing the opposition of the House of Representatives to any grant of commutation, clemency, or pardon to federally convicted child sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell, who refuses to take responsibility for her crimes. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Latest action on H.Res. 913: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects victims and survivors of Epstein and Maxwell, people watching the Maxwell case, and officials who may face pressure over clemency or records. It does not directly change Maxwell’s sentence or anyone’s legal rights. Its effect is a public House statement, not a binding rule.

Why this matters: This matters because it puts the House’s view on a high-profile clemency question before any future decision. The President can still grant clemency, but the resolution could add political pressure against it. It also keeps attention on victims and on public access to Epstein-related records, even though the resolution cannot force those records to be released.

Key provisions in H.Res. 913

  • The resolution has no legal force. It would not change federal law or limit the President’s power to grant clemency.
  • The House would formally oppose any commutation, clemency, or pardon for Ghislaine Maxwell. A commutation shortens a sentence, and a pardon forgives a federal crime.
  • Maxwell was convicted in federal court of child sex trafficking and related crimes. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison.
  • The resolution says Maxwell had served only part of her sentence at the time named in the text.
  • The resolution says Maxwell has not taken responsibility or shown remorse. It says that conflicts with Department of Justice clemency standards, which guide federal mercy decisions.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.Res. 913

You do not have to start with a blank letter. Modern Action turns the bill, your position, and the relevant congressional context into a message you can edit and send. The goal is to make contacting Congress clear, specific, and useful without forcing you to parse bill text or figure out the right office on your own.

Questions people ask about H.Res. 913

What is H.Res. 913?
The House would formally oppose any pardon or early release for Ghislaine Maxwell. It also backs Epstein and Maxwell victims and calls for the full release of Epstein-related records. The resolution is only a statement and would not change the law.
How do I support or oppose H.Res. 913?
Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
Who should I contact about H.Res. 913?
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Can Modern Action explain H.Res. 913 before I act?
Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.

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Related issues

  • Contact your reps on Ghislaine Maxwell ClemencyWhether Congress should oppose any presidential pardon, commutation, sentence reduction, or other clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell because of her convictions tied to Epstein-related sexual exploitation and trafficking.
  • Contact your reps on Public Release of Epstein FilesWhether DOJ and other federal records about Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, related people, travel records, charging decisions, evidence handling, and detention or death records should be released publicly in searchable form.
  • Contact your reps on Victim Privacy and Survivor SafeguardsHow record releases should protect victims, child witnesses, private medical or identifying details, child sexual abuse material, graphic images, and survivor safety before public disclosure.

Related bills

  • Take action on H.Res. 635: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Ghislaine Maxwell should not receive a pardon, commutation, or other form of clemency from the President of the United States.
  • Take action on S.Res. 608: 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.
  • Take action on S.Res. 325: A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the Department of Justice should release appropriate, non-sensitive materials related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein to restore public trust, affirm institutional accountability, and prevent the politicization of justice.
  • Take action on H.Res. 598: Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 589) providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Take action on H.Res. 581: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 185) to advance responsible policies.
  • Take action on H.Res. 589: Providing for the public release of certain documents, records, and communications related to the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Take action on S. 2557: Epstein Files Transparency Act
  • Take action on H.Res. 577: Demanding the immediate release of all Federal documents relating to Jeffrey Epstein.