United States · Resolution · HRES
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.
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
7 February 1980
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
7 February 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
7 February 1980
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
20 February 1980
Reported
Reported adversely to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, H. Rept. 96-778.
Source: Committee
20 February 1980
Reported
Reported adversely to House from the Committee on the Judiciary, H. Rept. 96-778.
Source: Committee
27 February 1980
Floor
Measure called up as privileged matter in House.
Source: Floor
Votes
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Versions
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Documents
1 official file
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 7 February 1980
Sponsors
- Rep. Peyser, Peter A. [R-NY-23] · D · Sponsor
- · hsju00 · Standing
Related records
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/96th-congress/house-resolution/571
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/96/hres/571
- us · 96-hres-571 · source updated 7 April 2025