S 24 in Congressional Session 103

Official Summary

 

Bill Number : S 24

 

Title : A bill to reauthorize the Independent Counsel Law for an additional 5 years, and for other purposes.

 

SUMMARY AS OF:
5/19/1994--Conference report filed in House.    (There are 4 other summaries) Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 1994 - Amends the Federal judicial code to reauthorize the independent counsel law for an additional five years. Requires an independent counsel to: (1) conduct all activities with due regard for expense, authorize only reasonable and lawful expenditures, and (promptly upon taking office) assign to a specific employee the duty of certifying that counsel expenditures are reasonable and made in accordance with law; and (2) comply with the established policies of the Department of Justice (DOJ) regarding expenditures of funds, except to the extent that compliance would be inconsistent with the purposes of the Act. Directs: (1) the Director of the Administrative Office of the United States Courts to provide administrative support and guidance to each independent counsel; and (2) the Administrator of General Services to provide office space as well. Sets forth provisions on counsel: (1) per diem expenses; (2) employee pay comparability; (3) compliance with DOJ policies; (4) reports; and (5) reappointment. Provides for audits by the Comptroller General. Confers responsibility on DOJ and the Office of Government Ethics for enforcing standards of conduct applicable to independent counsels. Gives the Attorney General (AG) up to 30 days to determine whether a preliminary investigation is warranted under the law. Revises recusal, disclosure, and attorney's fees requirements. Allows DOJ personnel to be detailed to the staff of the independent counsel upon request. Modifies provisions governing the AG's authority to use the independent counsel process in criminal cases involving Members of Congress and in cases where the subject matter raises conflict of interest concerns. Narrows mandatory postemployment coverage under the law for certain individuals. Amends the physical or mental disability grounds for removal of an independent counsel to allow such grounds only if not prohibited by law protecting disabled persons from discrimination on the basis of such disability. Requires the President to submit a report to the Congress on White House Office personnel.

Votes

Title : A bill to reauthorize the Independent Counsel Law for an additional 5 years, and for other purposes.
Votes in the US Senate
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
3831993-11-18On Passage of the BillS.24 Passage; Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 1994Passed
3821993-11-17On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1206Motion to Table Cochran Amdt. No. 1206; To repeal the separate independent counsel appointment process and provide for the Presidential appointment of a special counsel within the Department of Justice if necessary to avoid a conflict of interest.Agreed to
3811993-11-17On the Motion to Table S.Amdt. 1205Motion to Table McCain Amdt. No. 1205; To remove Members of Congress from the discretionary preliminary investigation provisions and to require such investigations.Agreed to
Votes in the US House
Roll NumberVote DateQuestionDescriptionVote Result
2581994-06-21On Agreeing to the Conference Report INDEPENDENT COUNSEL REAUTHORIZATIONP

Sponsors

 
Congressional Sponsors of S 24
 
Bill Number : S 24
Title : A bill to reauthorize the Independent Counsel Law for an additional 5 years, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Sen Levin, Carl [MI] (introduced 1/21/1993)      
ALPHABETICAL [followed by Cosponsors withdrawn]:     (Sort: by date)

    Sen Cohen, William S. [ME] - 1/21/1993

    Sen DeConcini, Dennis [AZ] - 2/16/1993

Other Info

Bill Number : S 24
Title : A bill to reauthorize the Independent Counsel Law for an additional 5 years, and for other purposes.
 
 
ALL ACTIONS:
(Floor Actions/Congressional Record Page References)
 
1/21/1993:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S423-424)
 
1/21/1993:Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.
 
5/14/1993:Committee on Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 103-437.
 
6/24/1993:Committee on Governmental Affairs. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
 
3/19/1993:Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3285-3286)
 
7/20/1993:Committee on Governmental Affairs. Reported to Senate by Senator Glenn with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 103-101. Additional and minority views filed.
 
7/20/1993:Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 145. 1
 
1/17/1993:Measure laid before Senate. (consideration: CR S15840-15841, S15843-15844, S15846-15879, S15884-15891) 1
 
1/17/1993:The committee substitute as amended agreed to by Voice Vote. 1
 
1/18/1993:Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S15971-15975) 1
 
1/18/1993:Passed Senate with an amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 76-21. Record Vote No: 383. 1
 
1/20/1993 10:00am:Received in the House. 1
 
1/20/1993 11:10am:Held at the desk. 1
 
1/20/1993:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
2/10/1994 2:59pm:Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 352. (consideration: CR H441-442)
 
2/10/1994 2:59pm:The House struck all after the enacting clause and inserted in lieu thereof the provisions of a similar measure H.R. 811. Agreed to without objection.
 
2/10/1994 2:59pm:On passage Passed without objection.
 
2/10/1994 3:00pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
2/10/1994 3:00pm:A similar measure H.R. 811 was laid on the table without objection.
 
2/10/1994 3:00pm:Mr. Brooks moved that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference.
 
2/10/1994 3:01pm:On motion that the House insist upon its amendment, and request a conference Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H442)
 
2/10/1994 3:01pm:The Speaker appointed conferees: Brooks, Bryant, Glickman, Frank (MA), Fish, Hyde, and Gekas.
 
2/10/1994 3:01pm:Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
2/10/1994:Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendment to Senate bill and House requests a conference.
 
2/24/1994:Senate disagreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.
 
2/24/1994:Senate agreed to request for conference. Appointed conferees. Glenn; Levin; Pryor; Cohen; Stevens. (consideration: CR S1879-1880)
 
2/28/1994:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
5/17/1994:Conferees agreed to file conference report.
 
5/18/1994:Conference papers: Senate report and managers' statement held at the desk in Senate.
 
5/19/1994 11:35am:Conference report H. Rept. 103-511 filed. (text of conference report: CR H3697-3704)
 
5/24/1994 9:37pm:Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 439 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of the conference report to S. 24. Waiving all points of order against the conference report and against its consideration.
 
5/25/1994:Conference report considered in Senate.
 
5/25/1994:Senate agreed to conference report by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6378)
 
5/25/1994:Message on Senate action sent to the House.
 
6/21/1994 2:00pm:Rule H. Res. 439 passed House.
 
6/21/1994 2:01pm:Mr. Brooks brought up conference report H. Rept. 103-511 for consideration under the provisions of H. Res. 439.
 
6/21/1994 2:02pm:DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of general debate.
 
6/21/1994 2:51pm:The previous question was ordered without objection.
 
6/21/1994 3:13pm:On agreeing to the conference report Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 317 - 105 (Roll no. 258). (consideration: CR H4748)
 
6/21/1994 3:13pm:Motions to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
 
6/21/1994:Cleared for White House.
 
6/24/1994:Presented to President.
 
6/30/1994:Signed by President.
 
6/30/1994:Became Public Law No: 103-270.