Executive Accountability Act of 2009

Summary

Executive Accountability Act of 2009 - Amends the federal criminal code to prohibit the President, Vice President, or any officer or employee of the executive branch from knowingly and willfully misleading Congress for the purpose of gaining Congress's support for the use of force by the Armed Forces of the United States by: (1) falsifying, concealing, or covering up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact; (2) making any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or representation; or (3) making or using any false writing or document knowing the same to contain any materially false, fictitious, or fraudulent statement or entry. Makes such offense punishable by a fine and up to 10 years' imprisonment. Suspends the running of any statute of limitations applicable to such offense until the end of the term of the President in office at the time the offense is committed. Requires a referral to the Attorney General of any resolution passed by either house of Congress finding that a violation of this Act has occurred.

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Timeline

1. 28 July 2009

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 28 July 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 July 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8548-8549)

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 28 July 2009 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 July 2009

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 28 July 2009

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 28 July 2009

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Sponsors

• Sen. Byrd, Robert C. [D-WV] · D · Sponsor
• · ssju00 · Standing

Related records

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