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S.1735: Special Counsel Independence Protection Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Aug. 3, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 3, 2017
Bill Summary
Special Counsel Independence Protection Act This bill sets forth requirements and limitations with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel appointed by the Attorney General, or of another official appointed by the Attorney General who exercises a similar degree of independence from the Department of Justice (DOJ) chain of command. Specifically, a special counsel or other appointed individual may be removed only if: (1) the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 26, 2017 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Hearings held.
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| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| Aug. 3, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) |