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Senate Authorizes Legal Defense for Committee Members in Civil Lawsuit.

The U.S. Senate authorized its internal legal team (Senate Legal Counsel) to represent the Chairman and members of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee. This action relates to a specific civil lawsuit where these Senators were named as defendants concerning their official duties. This is an internal procedural matter and does not directly change the rights or obligations of the general public.
Key points
The Senate approved the use of its internal counsel to defend HELP Committee members in a pending civil court case.
The resolution addresses a lawsuit filed against Senators, including Bernard Sanders and Bill Cassidy, regarding actions taken in their official capacity.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_SRES_907
Sponsor: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Process start date: 2024-11-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Dr. Ralph de la Torre v. Bernard Sanders, et al.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_SRES_907.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-11-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Senate approved the use of its internal counsel to defend HELP Committee members in a pending civil court case.
  • The resolution addresses a lawsuit filed against Senators, including Bernard Sanders and Bill Cassidy, regarding actions taken in their official capacity.
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 S6697; text: CR S6691)

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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