HR 8415 · 95th Congress · Crime and Law Enforcement

Special Prosecutor Act

Introduced 1977-07-19· Sponsored by Rep. Holtzman, Elizabeth [D-NY-16]· 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.(1977-07-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Provides for the appointment of a special prosecutor to conduct investigations relative to alleged violations of criminal law involving abuse of office, fraud against the United States, or obstruction of justice, or campaign finance by any of specified Federal officials or campaign managers, including members of Congress who accepted bribes from foreign governments after 1970. Directs the Attorney General to promulgate regulations requiring employees of the Department of Justice to disqualify themselves from investigations or prosecutions which may result in a conflict of interests or the appearance thereof.…

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