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S 1839 102th Congress Senate

A bill to prevent the disclosure of confidential information in the Senate advise and consent process.

Introduced: October 17, 1991 Introduced by: McConnell, Mitch Republican · Kentucky See on congress.gov
Crime and Law Enforcement Advice and consent of the SenateCongressional employeesFines (Penalties)Governmental investigations
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Information leakingMembers of Congress (Senate)Presidential appointmentsRight of privacy
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This bill died when the 102nd Congress ended
It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 17, 1991
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Oct 17, 1991
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Federal criminal code to impose penalties on: (1) a Senator or Senate officer or employee who discloses to any unauthorized party any information from a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) background investigation relating to a presidential nomination for Federal office; and (2) anyone who knowingly solicits or receives such information from a Senator or Senate officer or employee.

Amends the Privacy Act to make it applicable to FBI background investigations and reports relating to presidential nominations for Federal office.

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