S.Amdt. 68

1. Adds SEC. __. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING IMPROVING THE ETHICS ENFORCEMENT PROCESS IN THE SENATE wherever appropriate

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   Inserted: SEC. __. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING IMPROVING THE ETHICS ENFORCEMENT PROCESS IN THE SENATE.

   Inserted: It is the Sense of the Senate that the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate should--

   Inserted: (1) study mechanisms to improve the ethics enforcement process in the Senate and report any legislation to the full Senate in a timely manner;

   Inserted: (2) in studying mechanisms under paragraph (1), consider whether or not it would be constitutional and wise to establish an independent bicameral office, separate offices for the Senate and House of Representatives, or an independent bipartisan commission to investigate complaints of violation of the ethics rules of the Senate or House of Representatives and present matters to the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate; and

   Inserted: (3) in studying mechanisms under paragraph (1), consult with the Select Committee on Ethics of the Senate.

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   Original wording

   At the appropriate place, insert the following:

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