S.Res. 139Senate116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

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

Introduced April 2, 2019

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This Senate resolution lets the leaders of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations share the records they gathered during their probe of the Equifax data breach. It permits the subcommittee to give those records to the Federal Trade Commission and any other law‑enforcement, regulatory or government entities that are properly authorized to receive them.

Key Provisions

  • The chairman and ranking minority member of the subcommittee may jointly provide the investigation records to the FTC and other duly authorized federal, state or law‑enforcement agencies.
  • The authorization is based on a request from the FTC and is intended to support the promotion of justice while respecting Senate privileges.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2204; text: CR S2194)

April 2, 2019

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2204; text: CR S2194)

April 2, 2019

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Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Apr 2, 2019

Mr. President, on behalf of myself and the distinguished Democratic leader, Mr. Schumer, I send to the desk a resolution on documentary production by the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and…

Mitch McConnell
Sen. Mitch McConnellR-KY · Apr 2, 2019

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the consideration of S. Res. 139, submitted earlier today. I ask unanimous consent that the resolution be agreed to, the preamble be…

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III

116th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. RES. 139

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

April 2, 2019

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

RESOLUTION

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

Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs conducted an investigation into the Equifax data breach;

Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a request from the Federal Trade Commission 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

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 the Federal Trade Commission and other law enforcement officials, regulatory agencies, and entities or individuals duly authorized by Federal or State governments, records of the Subcommittee's investigation into the Equifax data breach.