HR 1830 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

A bill to authorize in certain cases the appointment of a special judicial prosecutor and investigators to assist grand juries in the exercise of their powers.

Introduced 1977-01-13· Sponsored by Rep. Jordan, Barbara [D-TX-18]· 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.(1977-01-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Empowers a Federal grand jury conducting an inquiry into the activities of an officer in the executive branch to have appointed by a district court judge a special prosecutor to assist it. Stipulates that a special prosecutor shall have exclusive authority and responsibility on behalf of the United States to conduct all grand jury and other criminal proceedings arising out of such an inquiry.…

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