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- H.R.451
H.R.451: To amend the independent counsel provisions of title 28, United States Code, to authorize the appointment of an independent counsel when the Attorney General determines that Department of Justice attorneys have engaged in certain conduct.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Jan. 9, 1995
- Latest Major Action March 29, 1995
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Amends the Federal judicial code to authorize the appointment of an independent counsel when the Attorney General determines, upon completion of a preliminary examination, that there are reasonable grounds to believe that: (1) attorneys of the Department of Justice have engaged in prosecutorial misconduct, corruption, or fraud; and (2) further investigation is warranted.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime.
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Executive Comment Requested from Justice.
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| Jan. 9, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by James A. Traficant Jr. (D-Ohio) |