SRES 854 United States Senate · 118th Congress

A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Kelley.

This resolution authorizes former Senate employee Daniel Schwager to provide testimony in the criminal case *United States v. Kelley* (Case No. 22-408), which is pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. It specifically permits testimony on non-privileged matters related to his official Senate duties. The Senate Legal Counsel is also authorized to represent Schwager and other current or former Senate staff in connection with this testimony. The resolution aligns with Senate rules protecting its privileges and the Ethics in Government Act, ensuring Senate-held evidence is handled per judicial and procedural standards.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Sep 2024
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Senate Passage
Sep 2024
House Passage
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Introduced Sep 24, 2024 Last action Sep 24, 2024
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Sep 24, 2024
Introduced
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6382; text: CR S6376)
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Sep 24, 2024
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
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Sep 24, 2024
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