A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. Mark Warner and the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence.

#405 | SRES Congress #117

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Last Action: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6875-6876; text: CR S6875) (10/1/2021)

Bill Text Source: Congress.gov

Summary and Impacts
Original Text

Bill Summary

This resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senator Mark Warner in a civil case where they have been named as defendants. This authorization is made under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, which allows the Senate to direct its counsel to defend its committees and members in civil actions related to their official duties.

Possible Impacts


1. This legislation could affect the plaintiffs, Shawn Musgrave, as it authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the defendants, the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senator Mark Warner, in the case against them. This could potentially limit Musgrave's ability to successfully argue their case without proper legal representation.
2. The legislation could also affect the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senator Mark Warner as it authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent them in this case. This could potentially protect them from any legal expenses and ensure that they have proper legal representation in the case.
3. Other individuals or groups who may be involved or have an interest in this case, such as witnesses or stakeholders, may also be affected by this legislation as it could impact the outcome of the case and any potential repercussions they may face.

[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 405 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 405

To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of 
 Shawn Musgrave v. Mark Warner and the U.S. Senate Select Committee on 
                             Intelligence.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            October 1, 2021

  Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell) 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 
 Shawn Musgrave v. Mark Warner and the U.S. Senate Select Committee on 
                             Intelligence.

Whereas, the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senator Mark 
        Warner, Chairman of the Committee, have been named as defendants in the 
        case of Shawn Musgrave v. Mark Warner and the U.S. Senate Select 
        Committee on Intelligence, Civil Action No. 1:21-cv-02198, pending in 
        the United State District Court for the District of Columbia;
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 Committees and 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 
the Select Committee on Intelligence and Senator Warner in the case of 
Shawn Musgrave v. Mark Warner and the U.S. Senate Select Committee on 
Intelligence.
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