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S.2644: Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced April 11, 2018
- Latest Major Action April 26, 2018
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - April 26, 2018
- Introduced in Senate - April 11, 2018
When this bill was on the Most Viewed List on Congress.gov
| Week Ending | Rank |
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| Nov. 18, 2018 | 8th |
Bill Summary
Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal judicial code to codify certain Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations that govern the appointment, oversight, and removal of a special counsel, including regulations: that authorize the Attorney General to appoint and select a special counsel; that establish the qualifications, scope of jurisdiction, and authority of a special counsel; and that authorize...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 26, 2018 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 393.
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| April 26, 2018 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
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| April 26, 2018 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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| April 11, 2018 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| April 11, 2018 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) |