HR 11361 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to provide for the appointment of a Special Prosecutor.

Introduced 1973-11-08· Sponsored by Rep. Thone, Charles [R-NE-1]· 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.(1973-11-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the Attorney General of the United States to appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Special Prosecutor who shall be charged with the duties and clothed with the authority set forth in this Act. Provides that upon request of the Special Prosecutor the head of any Federal department or agency shall: (1) detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of such agency; and (2) provide any relevant information or materials, to the Special Prosecutor to assist him in carrying out his duties under this Act. Provides that the Special Prosecutor shall hold office for a period of three years from and after his appointment and shall carry out his duties hereunder within that three-year period except as may be necessary to complete trial or appellate action on indictments then pending. Grants the Special Prosecutor full authority to undertake any action he deems necessary and proper for the performace of his duties under this Act. Provides that the Special Prosecutor may be removed from office by the Attorney General of the United States for gross impropriety, gross misconduct, gross dereliction of duty, or for violation of this Act, but for no other cause, o…

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