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- H.R.5271
H.R.5271: Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016
About This Bill
- Introduced May 17, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2016
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 17, 2016
Bill Summary
Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 This bill amends the federal judicial code to reauthorize the independent counsel law (currently expired) for a five-year period. It extends to eight years after leaving office the period during which individuals who have held the following positions are still subject to preliminary investigations by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to determine whether to apply to a division of the U.S. Court of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 20, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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| May 17, 2016 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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| May 17, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Michael R. Turner (R-Ohio) |