S. 71 · 116th Congress
Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lindsey Graham
- Introduced
- 2019-01-09
- Latest action
- 2019-01-09 · Introduced in Senate
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.