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H.R. 2684 (98th)

Ethics in Government Act Amendments of 1983

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Introduced

21 April 1983

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Subcommittee Hearings Held.

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29 August 2025

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Summary

Ethics in Government Act Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the Attorney General, within five days after the Speaker of the House has certified that an individual in one of specified positions has been found in contempt of Congress, to apply to the court for the appointment of an independent counsel. Requires such counsel to bring the certified statement of facts before the grand jury for its action and to prosecute any resulting indictments.

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