Republican Introduces Bill to Ban Autopen for Certain Presidential Signings
Rep. Addison McDowell has introduced a bill to ban the use of an autopen when signing engrossed bills, executive orders, pardons, and commutations, declaring that these documents must be signed by the president personally.
A Republican congressman has introduced a bill to ban the use of autopens for signing certain presidential documents, including engrossed bills, executive orders, pardons, and commutations, which are only legally signed by the president. The measure aims to prevent the automatic signing of these items by an autopen in the event of the president's incapacitation or absence. The bill's introduction raises concerns about the security and authenticity of these documents. Rep. Addison McDowell is set to take on the role of introducing this legislation, with it yet unknown what its prospects are for becoming law.
