Senate Bill 71
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jan 9, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
71
Congress
116
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
January 9, 2019
01/09/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
01/09/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:49:21 PM