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S.685: Inspector General Access Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced March 6, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2020
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (8 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Reported to Senate - June 29, 2020
- Introduced in Senate - March 6, 2019
Bill Summary
Inspector General Access Act of 2019 This bill transfers responsibility for investigating certain allegations of misconduct from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Professional Responsibility to the DOJ Office of the Inspector General. Specifically, the bill transfers responsibility for allegations relating to a DOJ attorney's authority to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 29, 2020 |
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 487.
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| June 29, 2020 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Graham without amendment. Without written report.
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| June 25, 2020 |
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
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| March 6, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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| March 6, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Mike Lee (R-Utah) |