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US Senate Authorizes Legal Counsel for Court Case

This US Senate resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senator Mark Warner in a court case. This means the Senate formally supports its representatives in defending against a lawsuit, which is a standard procedure in such situations. For citizens, this has no direct impact on daily life, but it shows how government institutions manage legal matters.
Key points
The US Senate formally authorized its legal counsel to defend in a court case.
The case involves a lawsuit against the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senator Mark Warner.
This decision is a standard procedure to support officials in their official duties.
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Print number: 117_SRES_405
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2021-10-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_SRES_405.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The US Senate formally authorized its legal counsel to defend in a court case.
  • The case involves a lawsuit against the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and Senator Mark Warner.
  • This decision is a standard procedure to support officials in their official duties.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6875-6876; text: CR S6875)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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