Bill105th CongressFiled Jul 15, 1998Crime and Law Enforcement
S. 2314
A bill to clarify that prosecutors and other public officials acting in the performance of their official duties may enter into cooperation agreements and make other commitments, assurances, and promises, as provided by law in consideration of truthful testimony.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 15, 1998)
Amends the Federal criminal code to provide that persons, when acting as provided by law for the proper discharge of official duties, may make offers or promises in exchange for testimony.
What just happenedJul 15, 1998
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT](D-VT)Sponsor
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- Jul 15, 1998IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jul 15, 1998IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8248)
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Introduced in Senate