To create qualifications for, and certain limitations on, staffs of special counsels.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Oct 31, 2017)
This bill establishes qualifications for, and limitations on, a federal employee or officer who advises or staffs a special counsel whose investigation or prosecution involves an elected official. Specifically, the bill disqualifies a person who has contributed to a candidate or political party for the prior eight years, and prohibits a person from moving to another federal civil service position for five years after completing service.
What just happenedOct 31, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseOct 31, 2017
- Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Oversight and Accountability Committee - Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Judiciary Committee - Oct 31, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Oct 31, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House