Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 9, 2019)
Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
This bill codifies certain Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations that govern the appointment, oversight, and removal of a special counsel.
Additionally, the bill provides new statutory limitations and requirements with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel.
Finally, the bill requires DOJ to notify Congress when a special counsel is appointed, before a special counsel is removed, and after a special counsel's investigation concludes.
What just happenedJan 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateJan 9, 2019
- Jan 9, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Jan 9, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate