This bill directs the Department of Justice to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any of its documents, records, memos, correspondence, or other communications that refer or relate to: (1) any criminal or counterintelligence investigation targeting President Donald J. Trump, National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, Carter Page, Roger Stone, or any employee of the Executive Office of the President (EOP); (2) any investment by any foreign government or agent of a foreign government in any entity owned in whole or in part by President Trump; (3) President Trump's proposal to maintain an interest in his business holdings, while turning over day-to-day operations of those interests to his sons; (4) President Trump's plan to donate the profits of any foreign government's use of his hotels to the Treasury; (5) the Foreign Emoluments Clause in the U.S. Constitution as it may pertain to President Trump or any EOP employee; and (6) select federal statutes governing conflicts of interest as they may pertain to President Trump or any EOP employee.
Of inquiry directing the Attorney General to transmit certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to the financial practices of the President.
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What it doesSummary reported to house with amendment(s) (Mar 8, 2017)
This bill directs the Department of Justice to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any of its documents, records, memos, correspondence, or other communications that refer or relate to: (1) any criminal or counterintelligence investigation targeting President Donald J. Trump, National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, Carter Page, Roger Stone, or any employee of the Executive Office of the President (EOP); (2) any investment by any foreign government or agent of a foreign government in any entity owned in whole or in part by President Trump; (3) President Trump's proposal to maintain an interest in his business holdings, while turning over day-to-day operations of those interests to his sons; (4) President Trump's plan to donate the profits of any foreign government's use of his hotels to the Treasury; (5) the Foreign Emoluments Clause in the U.S. Constitution as it may pertain to President Trump or any EOP employee; and (6) select federal statutes governing conflicts of interest as they may pertain to President Trump or any EOP employee.
What just happenedMar 8, 2017
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
Who’s behind it
- Reported in HouseMar 8, 2017
- Introduced in HouseFeb 9, 2017
- Mar 8, 2017CalendarsH12420
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
- Mar 8, 2017CommitteeH12200
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-28.
Judiciary Committee - Mar 8, 2017Committee5000
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-28.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 28, 2017Committee
Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 18 - 16.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 28, 2017Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 9, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Feb 9, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 9, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
Directs the Department of Justice to transmit to the House of Representatives copies of any of its documents, records, memos, correspondence, or other communications that refer or relate to: (1) any criminal or counterintelligence investigation targeting President Donald J. Trump, National Security Advisor Michael Flynn, Paul Manafort, Carter Page, Roger Stone, or any employee of the Executive Office of the President (EOP); (2) any investment by any foreign government or agent of a foreign government in any entity owned in whole or in part by President Trump; (3) President Trump's proposal to maintain an interest in his business holdings, while turning over day-to-day operations of those interests to his sons; (4) President Trump's plan to donate the profits of any foreign government's use of his hotels to the Treasury; (5) the Foreign Emoluments Clause in the U.S. Constitution as it may pertain to President Trump or any EOP employee; and (6) select federal statutes governing conflicts of interest as they may pertain to President Trump or any EOP employee.