A resolution to authorize production of records to the United States Attorney.
Senate Records for Criminal Investigation
The Senate has officially approved this resolution. Because it has already passed the Senate, there are no further actions scheduled for this bill. It is no longer moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
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Key Points
- The Senate voted to let Senator Mark Warner's office share specific documents with federal prosecutors. These records are needed for a criminal investigation involving a person who lives in the Senator's home state of Virginia.
- Usually, Senate records are private and protected by special rules. Federal law enforcement cannot just take them without the Senate's permission. This resolution gives that permission so the investigation can move forward.
- The resolution was introduced by Senate leaders Thune and Schumer. It passed quickly because both parties agreed that helping the justice system is important in this case.
- Senator Warner's office will not have to share everything. They can still keep some documents private if they are protected by legal privileges.
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Milestones
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2428; text: CR S2420)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Source Information
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution to authorize production of records to the United States Attorney.
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