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S. 71 (116th)

Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

9 January 2019

Last action

9 January 2019 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE], Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 August 2026

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.

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Timeline

  1. 9 January 2019

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 9 January 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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