Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
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Just introduced
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 13, 2018)
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 happenedMay 15, 2018
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Lance asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5505, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 13, 2018
- May 15, 2018FloorH8D000
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Lance asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 5505, a bill originally introduced by Representative Dent of Pennsylvania, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings under clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
- Apr 13, 2018IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 13, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 13, 2018IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House