Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2019)
Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
This bill sets forth requirements and limitations with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel appointed by the Attorney General, or of another official appointed by the Attorney General who exercises a similar degree of independence from the Department of Justice (DOJ) chain of command.
Specifically, a special counsel or other appointed official
- may only be removed by the Attorney General or the most senior Senate-confirmed DOJ official, in certain circumstances;
- may only be removed for misconduct, dereliction of duty, incapacity, conflict of interest, or other good cause;
- must be provided written notice that specifies the reason for removal; and
- may file an action to challenge the removal not later than 10 days after notice was provided.
What just happenedJan 3, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019
- Jan 3, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 3, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 3, 2019IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House