A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

(for himself and Mr. Reid) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

S. Res. 555

Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of

the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs

has been conducting an investigation into the use of offshore

tax havens for abusive tax shelters;

Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a number of requests

from law enforcement officials and regulatory agencies, for

access to records of the Subcommittee's investigation;

Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United

States and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no

evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate

can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from

such control or possession but by permission of the Senate;

Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or

in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion

of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote

the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the

Senate: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of

the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee

on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting

jointly, are authorized to provide to law enforcement

officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or

individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign

governments, records of the Subcommittee's investigation into

the use of offshore tax havens for abusive tax shelters.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the immediate consideration of S. Res. 555, which was submitted earlier today.

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be agreed to, and the motion to reconsider be laid upon the table.