S 2603 · 93th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Independent Investigation Act

Introduced 1973-10-23· Sponsored by Sen. Stevenson, Adlai E., III [D-IL]· Senate

Bill Progress

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

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Independent Investigation Act - Expresses the findings of Congress. Establishes an Office of Special Prosecutor to investigate: (1) possible violations of Federal law, and possible instances of official misconduct by Federal officials, which occurred in connection with the 1972 Presidential primaries and general election and any campaign, canvass, or other activities related to such election; and (2) allegations of other illegal conduct or official misconduct on the part of the President, members of the White House staff, or Presidential appointees. Provides that the Office shall be headed by a Special Prosecutor, who shall be appointed by the chief judge of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia pursuant to the Constitution of the United States. States that the Special Prosecutor shall serve for a term beginning upon his appointment and ending on June 30, 1977, and shall be removable only by impeachment. States that the Special Prosecutor shall have exclusive jurisdiction over the conduct of all investigations, prosecutions, and civil actions on behalf of the United States to enforce all provisions of Federal law violated by: (1) any person in connection wit…

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Cosponsors (10)

8 Democrats2 Republicans