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H.Res. 571 (96th)

A resolution of inquiry directing the Attorney General of the United States to furnish certain information to the House of Representatives.

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Introduced

7 February 1980

Last action

27 February 1980 · Floor

Status

Motion to table measure passed House, roll call #84 (404-4).

Sponsors

Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [R-NY-23]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

7 April 2025

Summary

Directs the Attorney General of the United States to furnish to the House of Representatives, not later than 30 days following the adoption of this resolution, all evidence compiled by the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation against Members of Congress in connection with the Abscam investigation, and in addition, the total amount of Federal moneys expended in connection with the Abscam probe.

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Timeline

  1. 7 February 1980

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 February 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 February 1980

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 20 February 1980

    Reported

    Reported adversely to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, H. Rept. 96-778.

    Source: Committee

  5. 20 February 1980

    Reported

    Reported adversely to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, H. Rept. 96-778.

    Source: Committee

  6. 27 February 1980

    Floor

    Measure called up as privileged matter in House.

    Source: Floor

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Documents

1 official file

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