A resolution authorizing the acceptance of pro bono legal services by a Member of the Senate challenging the validity of a Federal Statute in a civil action pursuant to a statute expressly authorizing Members of Congress to bring such a civil action.

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Provides that pro bono legal services provided to a Member of the Senate with respect to a civil action challenging the validity of a Federal statute that expressly authorizes a Member to file an action shall not: (1) be deemed a gift to the Member nor a contribution to the Member's office account; or (2) require the establishment of a legal expense trust fund. Directs the Select Committee on Ethics to establish regulations providing for the public disclosure of information relating to such pro bono legal services provided.

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• Agreed to Senate (text)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 October 1996

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• Agreed to Senate (PDF)

  Agreed to Senate · EN · 3 October 1996

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 3 October 1996

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