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US Senate: Legal Aid for Senator Wyden in Court Case

This resolution allows Senate lawyers to represent Senator Ronald Wyden in a court case. This means the Senate will cover the costs of the Senator's legal defense related to his official duties. For citizens, it means their representatives in the Senate are provided with legal assistance in matters related to their work.
Key points
The Senate authorizes its lawyers to defend Senator Wyden in an ongoing court case.
Legal costs related to the Senator's defense in this case will be covered by the Senate.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_170
Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]
Process start date: 2025-04-10
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_170.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-10.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Senate authorizes its lawyers to defend Senator Wyden in an ongoing court case.
  • Legal costs related to the Senator's defense in this case will be covered by the Senate.
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. Thune, John [R-SD].

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.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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