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Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act

Introduced: January 9, 2019 Introduced by: Graham, Lindsey Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now January 9, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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