H.RES.440: Expressing the sense of the Congress that the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight should confer immunity from prosecution for information and testimony concerning illegal foreign fundraising activities.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced May 18, 1998
  • Latest Major Action May 19, 1998

Bill Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight should vote to direct the General Counsel of the House to apply to a U.S. district court for an order immunizing from use in prosecutions the testimony of, and other information provided by, Irene Wu, Nancy Lee, Larry Wong, and Kent La at proceedings before or ancillary to the Committee.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform and Oversight.
Mr. Cox moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
Considered under suspension of the rules.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 402 - 0 (Roll No. 161).
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
May 18, 1998

Introduced in the House by John A. Boehner (R-Ohio)

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