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Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act
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Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (Sec. 2) This bill amends the federal judicial code to codify certain Department of Justice (DOJ) regulations that govern the appointment, oversight, and removal of a special counsel, including regulations: that authorize the Attorney General to appoint and select a special counsel; that establish the qualifications, scope of jurisdiction, and authority of a special counsel; and that authorize the Attorney General to remove a special counsel for misconduct or other good cause. Additionally, the bill provides new statutory limitations and requirements with respect to the removal from office of a special counsel. Specifically, the bill: requires removal to be by the Attorney General or, in certain circumstances, the most senior Senate-confirmed DOJ official; requires a special counsel to be provided written notice that specifies the reason for removal; and allows a special counsel to challenge the removal in federal court. The limitations and requirements with respect to removal apply retroactively in the case of a special counsel who is appointed after January 1, 2017, and removed before the date of enactment. Finally, the bill requires DOJ to notify Congress when a special counsel is appointed, before a special counsel is removed, and after a special counsel's investigation concludes.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Government Issues
Constitutional amendments addressing Citizens United v. FEC and McCutcheon v. FEC, and related cases, especially the Democracy For All Amendment (115th H.J.Res. 31 and S.J.Res. 8) and its 116th Congress reintroduction (see also "Supporting comprehensive pro-democracy reform") Executive and judicial nominations and appointments, including both individuals and rules/procedures Small donor empowerment and other campaign finance reforms, especially the Government By the People Act (115th H.R. 20) and its 116th Congress reintroduction (see also "Supporting comprehensive pro-democracy reform") Supporting comprehensive pro-democracy reform and preparing for the introduction of legislation to expand Americans' access to the ballot box, reduce the influence of big money in politics, and strengthen ethics rules for public servants, and for other purposes (119th H.R. 1-For the People Act) (see also "Constitutional amendments addressing Citizens United," "Restorative Voting Rights Act legislation," and "Small donor empowerment") Supporting the integrity of the Special Counsel's Office and of Special Counsel Robert Muellers investigation, including such legislative proposals as 115th H.R. 5476 and S. 2644; Related call for the recusal of Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 393.
Committee on the Judiciary. Reported by Senator Grassley with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
Committee on the Judiciary. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in Senate
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Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Supported IG subpoena bill (HR 4917) Supported Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act (S. 3357) Supported House ban on serving on boards of publicly traded companies (HR 1043) Supported Senate electronic campaign finance reports filing (provision in S. 3071) Promoted IG improvements Supported foreign agent disclosure at Congressional hearings Supported hearing on Privacy & Civil Liberties Oversight Board nominees Supported Department of Energy and Nuclear Regulatory Commission Whistleblower Protection Act of 2018 (S 2968) Supported the Secure Elections Act (S 2261) Supported changes to House rules to strengthen transparency and oversight Supported the Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644)
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), Peace Corps, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Government Issues
Executive and judicial nominations and appointments, including both individuals and rules/procedures Supporting the integrity of the Special Counsel's Office and of Special Counsel Robert Muellers investigation, including such legislative proposals as 115th H.R. 5476 and S. 2644
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Executive and judicial nominations and appointments, including both individuals and rules/procedures Supporting the integrity of the Special Counsel's Office and of Special Counsel Robert Muellers investigation, including such legislative proposals as 115th H.R. 5476 and S. 2644; Related concerns with the political tenor of certain congressional investigations; Related calls to protect the integrity and security of our elections from foreign intervention
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · third_quarter · Government Issues
A better deal ethics and campaign finance reform package, S 2644-Mueller Protection Act, S 2482-Foreign agents registration act, Reform Legal defense funds in the executive branch, HR 5902/S 2919-Strengthening Office of Government ethics, Declaration for American democracy legislative package, Strengthen the STOCK Act, prohibit members on corporate boards, and disclosure and conflict of interest, Better deal for democracy, anti-corruption legislation, We the People, support SEC political disclosure, Anti-Corruption and Public Integrity Act,
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Government Ethics (OGE), SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
2018 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Executive and judicial nominations and appointments, including both individuals and rules/procedures Supporting the integrity of the Special Counsel's Office and of Special Counsel Robert Muellers investigation, including such legislative proposals as 115th H.R. 5476 and S. 2644; Related concerns with the political tenor of certain congressional investigations; Related calls to protect the integrity and security of our elections from foreign intervention
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Government Issues
Opposed NASA nominee Urged funding for Oversight.gov Supported Payment Integrity Information Act of 2018 (S 2948) Supported Good Accounting Obligation in Government Act or GAO-IG Act (HR 5415) Supported All Circuit Review Act (HR 2229) Supported Whistleblower Protection Coordination Act (S 1869) Supported efforts to declassify information regarding CIA Director nominee Gina Haspels role in enhanced interrogation program Supported Special Counsel Independence and Integrity Act (S 2644) Supported 2020 Census IDEA Act (S 2578) Opposed ending public access to CFPB DFPB database Opposed CIA nominee until her role in rendition, detention, and interrogation program disclosed Supported portions of the "Stop Outsourcing Security Act" Supported Cut The Perks Act (HR 6295) Consulted on contractor executive compensation Discussed OGE nominee Supported stronger lobbying laws Supported improved contractor responsibility systems Urged Congress to support cost estimates prior to making workforce and contracting decisions Federal Prison Transparency Honest Ads Act Opposed Back the Blue Act (S 1134) Supported Arms Sale Oversight Act
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Defense, Dept of (DOD), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Justice, Dept of (DOJ), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Intelligence
Social Media Monitoring legislation ICE Extreme Vetting Initiative FBI and DHS Oversight Overcollection of Call Data USA Freedom Act SJ Res 59 S2644 Data Privacy
Client expense: $5,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Agency (NSA), SENATE
2018 · second_quarter · Government Issues
HR 5902/S 2919-Strengthening Office of Government Ethics, S 2482-Foreign Agents Registration Act, Restoring Integrity, Governance, Honesty, and Transparency Act (RIGHT act), HR 5008/S 2695-Inaugural funds, Cybersecurity issues regarding congressional cell phones, REFUSE Act (repelling encroachment by foreigners in US Elections), S 2644-Protect Mueller legislation, A better deal ethics and campaign finance reform package, Protecting the Russia investigation, We the People package, DISCLOSE Act support, Freedom of Information act improvements
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)