Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act

United States116th CongressS-71Senate
Updated: Jan 9, 2019

Summary

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.

Bill texts

Available versions
Introduced (Senate)View official text

1 version available

All available records shown.

Timeline

Latest companion bill action

HR-197: Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Senate

All available records shown.