A joint resolution authorizing the President's Commission on Organized Crime to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of information, and for other purposes.

Summary

Grants the President's Commission on Organized Crime subpoena power to require attendance and testimony of witnesses before it and the production of information relating to a matter under its investigation. Grants the Federal courts jurisdiction, upon application by the Attorney General on behalf of the Commission, to issue an enforcement order. Provides that failure to comply may be treated by the court as contempt. Establishes a procedure for the Commission to receive testimony of a person in custody. Provides for the disclosure to the Commission of records of Federal agencies which would otherwise be prohibited by the Privacy Act of 1974. Imposes limitations on the disclosure of intercepted wire or oral communications to members of the Commission or its staff. Places restrictions upon the use of such information. Includes members of the Commission within the protection against assaults and homicide against Federal officers and employees.

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 18 July 1984

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• Passed Senate amended

  summary · EN · 15 June 1984

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 7 May 1984

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• Reported to House with amendment(s)

  summary · EN · 7 May 1984

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 12 April 1984

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