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Bill110th CongressFiled Sep 16, 2008Law
S. 3501

OLC Reporting Act of 2008

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What it doesSummary reported to senate without amendment (Sep 25, 2008)

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

OLC Reporting Act of 2008 - Amends the federal judicial code to require the Attorney General to report to Congress on any instance in which the Attorney General or any officer of the Department of Justice issues an authoritative legal interpretation of any provision of a federal statute that: (1) concludes that the provision is unconstitutional or would be unconstitutional in a particular application; (2) relies for its conclusion on a determination that any other interpretation would raise constitutional concerns under article II of the Constitution or separation of powers principles; (3) relies for its conclusion on a legal presumption against applying the provision to the executive branch or any member thereof; or (4) concludes the provision has been superseded or deprived of effect by a subsequently enacted statute where there is no express statutory language stating an intent to do so.

Provides for the protection of privileged and classified information contained in a report by the Attorney General on the enforcement of laws.

What just happenedDec 11, 2008

By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-528.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Feingold, Russell D. [D-WI](D-WI)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 11, 2008Floor

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-528.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Dec 11, 2008Committee14900

    By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-528.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Sep 25, 2008Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 1083.

  4. Sep 25, 2008Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  5. Sep 25, 2008Committee14000

    Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Leahy without amendment. Without written report.

    Judiciary Committee
  6. Sep 25, 2008Committee

    Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Judiciary Committee
  7. Sep 16, 2008IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8861-8862)

    Judiciary Committee
  8. Sep 16, 2008IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8859-8861)

  9. Sep 16, 2008IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Reported to Senate without amendmentSep 25, 200880

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

OLC Reporting Act of 2008 - Amends the federal judicial code to require the Attorney General to report to Congress on any instance in which the Attorney General or any officer of the Department of Justice issues an authoritative legal interpretation of any provision of a federal statute that: (1) concludes that the provision is unconstitutional or would be unconstitutional in a particular application; (2) relies for its conclusion on a determination that any other interpretation would raise constitutional concerns under article II of the Constitution or separation of powers principles; (3) relies for its conclusion on a legal presumption against applying the provision to the executive branch or any member thereof; or (4) concludes the provision has been superseded or deprived of effect by a subsequently enacted statute where there is no express statutory language stating an intent to do so.

Provides for the protection of privileged and classified information contained in a report by the Attorney General on the enforcement of laws.

Introduced in SenateSep 16, 200800

OLC Reporting Act of 2008 - Amends the federal judicial code to require the Attorney General to report to Congress on any instance in which the Attorney General or any officer of the Department of Justice issues an authoritative legal interpretation of any provision of a federal statute that: (1) concludes that the provision is unconstitutional or would be unconstitutional in a particular application; (2) relies for its conclusion on a determination that any other interpretation would raise constitutional concerns under article II of the Constitution or separation of powers principles; (3) relies for its conclusion on a legal presumption against applying the provision to the executive branch or any member thereof; or (4) concludes the provision has been superseded or deprived of effect by a subsequently enacted statute where there is no express statutory language stating an intent to do so.

Provides for the protection of privileged and classified information contained in a report by the Attorney General on the enforcement of laws.