Bill > SRes487

This Resolution expresses the Senate's belief that Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. should appoint a special counsel or prosecutor to investigate the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) targeting of conservative nonprofit groups. The resolution details a series of events, starting in 2010, where the IRS allegedly subjected groups with names like "Tea Party" and "Patriots" to extra scrutiny, causing significant delays and burdensome requests for information, as confirmed by a Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) audit report. The resolution highlights concerns about potential conflicts of interest within the Department of Justice's investigation, citing political donations made by an attorney involved in the case and leaks to the media that appeared to preemptively dismiss criminal charges. It argues that these actions, along with evidence of potential criminal activity by former IRS official Lois Lerner and the ongoing disclosure of internal communications, warrant the appointment of an independent special counsel to ensure accountability and maintain public trust in the justice system.