Bill Summary
This resolution authorizes the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to provide records of their investigation into China's impact on the U.S. education system to the U.S. Department of Education, regulatory agencies, law enforcement officials, and other authorized entities or individuals. This is in accordance with the privileges and rules of the Senate, which state that evidence under the Senate's control cannot be taken without permission. This resolution allows for the promotion of justice while still maintaining the privileges of the Senate.
Possible Impacts
1. The legislation could affect individuals under investigation by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, as their records could be accessed and shared with various government agencies and law enforcement officials.
2. The legislation could impact the privacy of individuals whose records are being requested by the U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory agencies.
3. The legislation could have consequences for foreign entities, particularly those from China, as the investigation specifically targets their impact on the U.S. education system.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 368 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 368
To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on
Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
October 21, 2019
Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
To authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on
Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental
Affairs.
Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted an investigation
into China's impact on the U.S. education system;
Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a request from the U.S. Department of
Education for access to records of the Subcommittee's investigation;
Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States and Rule XI of the
Standing Rules of the Senate, no evidence under the control or in the
possession of the Senate can, by administrative or judicial process, be
taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate;
Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of
the Senate is needed for the promotion of justice, the Senate will take
such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the
privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the
Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland
Security and Governmental Affairs, acting jointly, are authorized to
provide to the U.S. Department of Education and other regulatory
agencies, law enforcement officials, and entities or individuals duly
authorized by Federal or State governments, records of the
Subcommittee's investigation into China's impact on the U.S. education
system.
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