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Inspector General Access Act of 2019
Everywhere this bill has been
5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 29, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 487.
Jun 29, 2020
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Graham without amendment. Without written report.
Jun 25, 2020
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Mar 6, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Mar 6, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Inspector General Access Act of 2019
This bill transfers responsibility for investigating certain allegations of misconduct from the Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Professional Responsibility to the DOJ Office of the Inspector General. Specifically, the bill transfers responsibility for allegations relating to a DOJ attorney's authority to investigate, litigate, or provide legal advice.
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 487.
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