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Senate Simple Resolution 237
115th Congress(2017-2018)
A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Passed Senate on Aug 1, 2017
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S. RES. 237 (Agreed-to-Senate)


115th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 237


To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

August 1, 2017

Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to


RESOLUTION

To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted an investigation into Internet sex trafficking;

    Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a request from a federal law enforcement agency for access to records of the Subcommittee’s investigation;

    Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate;

    Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved,

That the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or individuals duly authorized by federal or state governments, records of the Subcommittee’s investigation into Internet sex trafficking.