TRUMP Special Counsel Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jan 3, 2019)
Trusted, Reliable, Unquestioned Method of Procedure for Special Counsel Appointment, Limitations, and Powers Act of 2019 or the TRUMP Special Counsel Act
This bill provides statutory authority for the appointment, oversight, and removal of a special counsel.
The bill establishes the qualifications, scope of jurisdiction, and authority of a special counsel.
It also sets forth requirements and limitations with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel.
Finally, the bill requires the Department of Justice to notify Congress when a special counsel is appointed, when a special counsel is removed, and after a special counsel's investigation concludes.
What just happenedMar 4, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJan 3, 2019
- Mar 4, 2019Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Crime and Federal Government Surveillance 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