Expressing the sense of Congress that the Attorney General of the United States should appoint a Special Counsel to investigate misconduct at the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, including an investigation of abuse of the FISA warrant process, how and why the Hillary Clinton probe ended, and how and why the Donald Trump-Russia probe began.
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 22, 2018)
Recognizes that the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and all federal law enforcement agencies have a duty to uphold the Constitution and to protect the United States without any partisan or ideological inclination affecting their important work.
Calls on DOJ to appoint a special counsel to investigate specified concerns.
What just happenedJun 5, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseMay 22, 2018
- Jun 5, 2018Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance Subcommittee - May 22, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - May 22, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 22, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House