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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. RES. 725
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
July 27, 2022
Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
To authorize testimony, documents, and representation in State of Ohio v. Huston.
Whereas, in the case of State of Ohio v. Huston, 22-CR-B01061, pending in Licking County Municipal Court in Newark, Ohio, the prosecution has requested the production of testimony, and, if necessary, documents from Aidan Gavin, an employee in Senator Rob Portman’s office;
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony or documents relating to their official responsibilities;
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 may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; and
Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration 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 Aidan Gavin, and any other current or former employee of Senator Portman’s office from whom relevant evidence maybe necessary, are authorized to testify and produce documents in the case of State of Ohio v. Huston, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted.
The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Gavin and any current or former employee of Senator Portman’s office in connection with the production of evidence authorized in section one of this resolution.