S.Res. 839Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed Congress

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.

Sponsored by John ThuneSen. John Thune (R-SD)
Introduced August 6, 2026

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This resolution permits the Senate’s legal counsel to represent Senator Marsha Blackburn and Senator Ben Ray Luján in the federal court case Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC. The case involves subpoenas seeking documents from the two senators. By invoking Senate privilege and the Ethics in Government Act, the Senate can provide legal assistance to its members when official duties are questioned in court.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to act on behalf of Senators Blackburn and Luján in the FTC lawsuit.
  • Cites the Ethics in Government Act and Senate rules that allow the Senate to protect its members’ official records from compulsory disclosure.
  • Affirms that any evidence held by the Senate cannot be taken without the Senate’s permission.

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)

August 6, 2026

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John Thune
Sen. John ThuneR-SD · Aug 6, 2026

Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate now proceed to the en bloc consideration of the following resolutions which are at the desk: S. Res. 836, S. Res. 837, S. Res. 838, S. Res. 839,…

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Agreed to SenateIssued August 6, 2026

III

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 839

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

August 6, 2026

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

RESOLUTION

To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Comission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.

Whereas, in the case of Federal Trade Comission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-02716, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the defendants have issued subpoenas for the production of documents to Senator Marsha Blackburn and Senator Ben Ray Luján;

Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) 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 Members of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; and

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: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Blackburn and Senator Luján in this matter.