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Bill113th CongressFiled May 2, 2014Government Operations and Politics
H.Res. 565

Calling on Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., to appoint a special counsel to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the Internal Revenue Service.

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What it doesSummary passed house without amendment (May 7, 2014)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives, with respect to the targeting by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of conservative nonprofit advocacy groups, that: (1) the statements and actions of the IRS, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Obama Administration have served to undermine DOJ's investigation of this matter; (2) the Administration's efforts to undermine the investigation, and the appointment of a person who has donated almost $7,000 to President Obama and the Democratic National Committee in a lead investigative role, have created a conflict of interest for DOJ that warrants removal of the investigation from its normal processes; (3) further investigation of the matter is warranted due to the apparent criminal activity by Lois G. Lerner, former IRS Director, Exempt Organizations, and the ongoing disclosure of internal communications showing potentially unlawful conduct by executive branch personnel; (4) given DOJ's conflict of interest, as well as the strong public interest in ensuring that public officials who inappropriately targeted American citizens for exercising their right to free expression are held accountable, appointment of a special counsel would be in the public interest; and (5) Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., should appoint a special counsel, without further delay, to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit advocacy groups by the IRS.

What just happenedMay 7, 2014

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4](R-OH)Sponsor
17 cosponsors17 R
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  • Engrossed in HouseMay 7, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseMay 2, 2014
  1. May 7, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. May 7, 2014FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 168 (Roll no. 204). (text: CR H3909-3910)

  3. May 7, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 250 - 168 (Roll no. 204).(text: CR H3909-3910)

  4. May 7, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3922-3923)

  5. May 7, 2014FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 565, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee (TX) demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day.

  6. May 7, 2014FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3919)

  7. May 7, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 565.

  8. May 7, 2014FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 565 with 40 minutes of general debate. H. Res. 568 also provides for consideration of House Report 113-415 and an accompanying resolution under a closed rule. If such a resolution is considered, the rule provides for 50 minutes of debate on said resolution followed by one motion to refer, if offered by Representative Cummings or his designee and is debatable for 10 minutes.

  9. May 7, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 568. (consideration: CR H3909-3919)

  10. May 7, 2014FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 568 passed House.

  11. May 6, 2014FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 568 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H. Res. 565 with 40 minutes of general debate. H. Res. 568 also provides for consideration of House Report 113-415 and an accompanying resolution under a closed rule. If such a resolution is considered, the rule provides for 50 minutes of debate on said resolution followed by one motion to refer, if offered by Representative Cummings or his designee and is debatable for 10 minutes.

  12. May 3, 2014Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

  13. May 2, 2014IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

  14. May 2, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. May 2, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House without amendmentMay 7, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary has been expanded because action occurred on the measure.)

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives, with respect to the targeting by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of conservative nonprofit advocacy groups, that: (1) the statements and actions of the IRS, the Department of Justice (DOJ), and the Obama Administration have served to undermine DOJ's investigation of this matter; (2) the Administration's efforts to undermine the investigation, and the appointment of a person who has donated almost $7,000 to President Obama and the Democratic National Committee in a lead investigative role, have created a conflict of interest for DOJ that warrants removal of the investigation from its normal processes; (3) further investigation of the matter is warranted due to the apparent criminal activity by Lois G. Lerner, former IRS Director, Exempt Organizations, and the ongoing disclosure of internal communications showing potentially unlawful conduct by executive branch personnel; (4) given DOJ's conflict of interest, as well as the strong public interest in ensuring that public officials who inappropriately targeted American citizens for exercising their right to free expression are held accountable, appointment of a special counsel would be in the public interest; and (5) Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., should appoint a special counsel, without further delay, to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit advocacy groups by the IRS.

Introduced in HouseMay 2, 2014

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. should appoint a special counsel, without further delay, to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit advocacy groups by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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