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)] <DOC> 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. _______________________________________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________________________________ 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. <all>