Bill Summary
This legislation authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Dianne Feinstein in a civil case where she has been named as a defendant. This is allowed under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, which allows for the Senate to provide legal representation for its members in cases related to their official responsibilities.
Possible Impacts
1. Senator Dianne Feinstein may have to spend time and resources defending herself in a civil action case, which could significantly impact her time and energy as a senator and her ability to fulfill her official responsibilities.
2. The Senate Legal Counsel may have to allocate resources and funds towards representing Senator Feinstein, which could affect their ability to handle other matters and cases.
3. The outcome of the case may have implications for other senators and their ability to be represented by the Senate Legal Counsel in similar situations, potentially limiting their options for legal defense.
[Congressional Bills 116th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 792 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]
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116th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 792
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of
Chad Michael Frein v. Dianne Feinstein.
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
December 3, 2020
Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
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RESOLUTION
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of
Chad Michael Frein v. Dianne Feinstein.
Whereas, Senator Dianne Feinstein has been named as a defendant in the case of
Chad Michael Frein v. Dianne Feinstein, Civil Action No. 20-CV-0252-LJV,
currently pending in the United States District Court for the Western
District of New York;
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government
Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may
direct its counsel to defend Members of the Senate in civil actions
relating to their official responsibilities: Now therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent
Senator Feinstein in the case of Chad Michael Frein v. Dianne
Feinstein.
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