HR 11604 · 93th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Independent Special Prosecutor Act

Introduced 1973-11-27· Sponsored by Rep. Young, Samuel H. [R-IL-10]· 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 Judiciary.(1973-11-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Independent Special Prosecutor Act - Establishes an Independent Special Prosecution Office responsible for investigating and initiating prosecution of all offenses and other matters arising out of the Presidential election of 1972 and relating to such election, including all matters which were properly under investigation by the special prosecution force prior to October 19, 1973, pursuant to the agreement made between the former Special Prosecutor and the Attorney General Designate on May 19, 1973. Provides that Office shall be headed by a Special Prosecutor, appointed by the Attorney General, within fifteen days after the date of enactment of this Act, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. Grants the Special Prosecutor exclusive jurisdiction, to investigate and prosecute on behalf of the United States: (1) offenses arising out of the unauthorized entry into Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate; (2) other offenses arising out of the 1972 Presidential election; (3) offenses alleged to have been committed by the President, Presidential appointees, or members of the White House staff in relation to the 1972 Presidential campaign and election; (4) al…

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