A bill to amend chapter 39 of title 28 of the United States Code, relating to the appointment of a special prosecutor.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Apr 30, 1980)
Amends title VI of the Ethics in Government Act (Special Prosecutor) to require the Attorney General to notify the congressional judiciary committees whenever: (1) an investigation of Government officials is initiated; (2) notification is made to the court that no further investigation is warranted; or (3) a special prosecutor has been appointed.
Permits a committee to disclose the notification that no further investigation is warranted upon a determination that any individual's right will not be prejudiced.
Prohibits the court from appointing as a special prosecutor any person involved in any Federal investigation or civil or criminal proceeding (except as counsel in such matter).
What just happenedApr 30, 1980
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
- Apr 30, 1980IntroReferral
Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Judiciary Committee - Apr 30, 1980IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate