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Senate Authorizes Staff Testimony and Documents for Specific Federal Court Case

The U.S. Senate passed a resolution allowing staff from the offices of Senators Rosen and Cortez Masto to provide documents and testify in a specific federal criminal case (*United States v. Miller*). This action supports the administration of justice by permitting access to relevant information held by the Senate, while ensuring institutional privileges are maintained. Citizens may view this as a step toward transparency and cooperation between the legislative and judicial branches.
Key points
Senate staff are authorized to cooperate with the federal court in Nevada regarding an ongoing criminal proceeding (*United States v. Miller*).
Employees from the Senators' offices can release documents and give testimony, which facilitates and speeds up the judicial process.
Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent these employees, protecting their rights and institutional privileges during testimony.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_614
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2024-03-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution to authorize testimony, documents, and representation in United States v. Miller.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_614.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-03-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Senate staff are authorized to cooperate with the federal court in Nevada regarding an ongoing criminal proceeding (*United States v. Miller*).
  • Employees from the Senators' offices can release documents and give testimony, which facilitates and speeds up the judicial process.
  • Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent these employees, protecting their rights and institutional privileges during testimony.
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 S2552; text: CR S2520-2521)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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