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Introduced
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
In Committee
01/09/2019
01/09/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to ensure independent investigations and judicial review of the removal of a special counsel, and for other purposes. This bill codifies certain Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations that govern the appointment, oversight, and removal of a special counsel. Additionally, the bill provides new statutory limitations and requirements with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel. Finally, the bill requires DOJ to notify Congress when a special counsel is appointed, before a special counsel is removed, and after a special counsel's investigation concludes.
AI Summary
This bill codifies certain Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations that govern the appointment, oversight, and removal of a special counsel. The bill provides new statutory limitations and requirements with respect to the removal of a special counsel, and requires the DOJ to notify Congress when a special counsel is appointed, before a special counsel is removed, and after a special counsel's investigation concludes. The bill aims to ensure independent investigations and judicial review of the removal of a special counsel.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Lindsey Graham (R)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/09/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/71/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s71/BILLS-116s71is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s71/BILLS-116s71is.pdf.pdf |
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