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S 4056 116th Congress Senate Crime and Law Enforcement Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Elections, voting, political campaign regulation Federal officials Government studies and investigations Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Restore Integrity of Special Prosecutors Act

Introduced: June 24, 2020 Introduced by: Cotton, Tom Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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Jun 24, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Jun 24, 2020
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Restore Integrity of Special Prosecutors Act

This bill bars an individual who has worked for a special counsel investigation or prosecution targeting a President or presidential candidate from serving in a position that requires the advice and consent of the Senate. This prohibition shall last for seven years from the end of the individual's work with the special counsel.

What's happening now June 24, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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  • HR 7322 Identical bill Restore Integrity of Special Prosecutors Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4056: Restore Integrity of Special Prosecutors Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4056/
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"S. 4056: Restore Integrity of Special Prosecutors Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4056/.
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S. 4056, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4056/.
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