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- H.R.692
H.R.692: 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 employees have engaged in certain conduct.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about law
- Introduced Feb. 11, 1997
- Latest Major Action May 20, 1998
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (4 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends the independent counsel statute to require the appointment of an independent counsel when the Attorney General determines that there are reasonable grounds to believe that Department of Justice employees have engaged in misconduct, criminal activity, corruption, or fraud and that 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 Commercial and Administrative Law.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Feb. 11, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by James A. Traficant Jr. (D-Ohio) |