HR 11710 · 93th Congress · Congress

An Act to insure that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the Office of Attorney General are those which were in effect on January 1, 1969.

Introduced 1973-11-30· Sponsored by Rep. Dulski, Thaddeus J. [D-NY-37]· House

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Latest: Public law 93-178.(1973-12-10)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1973-12-03
Yea 261Nay 129
PassedHouse · 1973-12-03
Yea 261Nay 129

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides that the compensation and other emoluments attached to the Office of Attorney General shall be those which were in effect on January 1, 1969 notwithstanding any other provision of law. Provides that any person aggrieved by an action of the Attorney General may bring a civil action in the appropriate district court to contest the constitutionality of the appointment and continuance in office of the Attorney General. Gives the United States district courts exclusive jurisdiction, without regard to the value of the matter in controversy, to determine the validity of such appointment and continuance in office. Provides that the Congressional franking privilege be applied to all matters which directly or indirectly pertain to the legislative process or to any congressional functions generally, or to the functioning, working, or operating of the Congress and the performance of official duties in connection therewith, and shall include, but not be limited to, the conveying of information to the public, and the requesting of the views of the public, or the views and information of other authority of government, as a guide or a means of assistance in the performance of those functi…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (2)

2 Democrats