A bill to provide for the appointment of an independent special prosecutor to prosecute certain investigations into criminal activities.

Summary

Establishes an independent Office of the Special Prosecutor for the purpose of investigating possible violations of Federal law occurring in connection with the 1972 Presidential primaries and general election and any campaign, canvass, or other activity related to such election. Provides that the Office shall be headed by a Special Prosecutor to be appointed by the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Directs the Special Prosecutor to conduct all investigations, prosecutions, and civil actions on behalf of the United States to enforce all provisions of Federal law violated by any person in connection with the Presidential primaries and general election of 1972, and any other activity related to such election. Vests the Special Prosecutor with all of the powers and duties of the Attorney General of the United States and of the United States attorney in any judicial district of the United States in which legal proceedings are or may be brought pursuant to this Act. Directs the Attorney General to: (1) permit the Special Prosecutor to utilize the personnel, facilities, and other resources of the Department of Justice; and (2) cooperate with the Special Prosecutor. Provides that the Office shall remain in existence until the Special Prosecutor certifies to the Chief Judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia that all investigations and prosecutions conducted pursuant to this Act have been completed. Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the purposes of this Act. Provides that such funds shall remain available, without fiscal year limitation, until expended.

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 23 October 1973

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