US SB4056 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on June 24 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 24 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-06-24 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Bars an individual who has worked for a special counsel investigation or prosecution targeting a President or presidential candidate from serving in a position that requires the advice and consent of the Senate. This prohibition shall last for seven years from the end of the individual's work with the special counsel.
Title
Restore Integrity of Special Prosecutors Act
Sponsors
| Sen. Tom Cotton [R-AR] | Sen. Kelly Loeffler [R-GA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-06-24 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
Same As/Similar To
HB7322 (Same As) 2020-06-24 - Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Subjects
Crime and law enforcement
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Government studies and investigations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Federal officials
Government studies and investigations
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/4056/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s4056/BILLS-116s4056is.pdf |
