Separation of Powers Revitalization Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Separation of Powers Revitalization Act - Establishes an Office of Congressional Legal Counsel to represent the legislative branch of the Government in cases involving powers and responsibilities of the legislative branch. Provides that the term of office of the Counsel shall expire at the end of the Congress following the Congress during which such person is appointed except that before such time Congress may remove such person for misconduct, incapacity, or incompetence. Requires that the Counsel shall not have been a holder of or a candidate for any elected local, State, or Federal Government office for five years prior to appointment as Counsel. Requires that for five years after such an appointment such person must refrain from lobbying in Congress. Requires the Counsel, upon the request of either House of Congress, to defend or bring a civil action on behalf of such House, any joint committee, office, or agency of Congress, any committee or subcommittee of such House, a Member of such House or any office, officer, employee or agency of such House. Provides that such defense be made whenever the validity of any proceeding or action taken by such named defendants is challenged.…