HR 11067 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Independent Office of Special Prosecutor Act

Introduced 1973-10-23· Sponsored by Rep. Moss, John E. [D-CA-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1973-10-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Independent Office of Special Prosecutor Act - Establishes an Independent Office of Special Prosecutor to be administered by and under the direction of a Special Prosecutor appointed by the Chief Judge of the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, with the advice and consent of the Senate. Provides that such Independent Office of Special Prosecutor shall have full and exclusive authority and responsibility for investigating and prosecuting offenses against the United States by any person arising out of: (1) the unauthorized entry on June 17, 1972, into offices maintained by the Democratic National Committee at the Watergate Office Building, in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and (2) other conduct and activities related to the Presidential election of 1972. Provides that the Independent Office of Special Presecutor shall have authority and the responsibility to investigate and prosecute offenses against the United States arising out of any other matter which he consents to have assigned to him by the President or the Attorney General. Provides that, in the conduct of functions, duties, and responsiblities under this Act, the Independent Office of Specia…

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