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S.71: Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 9, 2019
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (3 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Jan. 9, 2019
Bill Summary
Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act This bill codifies certain Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations that govern the appointment, oversight, and removal of a special counsel. Additionally, the bill provides new statutory limitations and requirements with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel. Finally, the bill requires DOJ to notify Congress when a special counsel is appointed, before a special counsel is...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 9, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 9, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) |