Directs the Attorney General of the United States to appoint, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, a Special Prosecutor who shall be charged with the duties and clothed with the authority set forth in this Act.
Provides that upon request of the Special Prosecutor the head of any Federal department or agency shall: (1) detail, on a reimbursable basis, any of the personnel of such agency; and (2) provide any relevant information or materials, to the Special Prosecutor to assist him in carrying out his duties under this Act.
Provides that the Special Prosecutor shall hold office for a period of three years from and after his appointment and shall carry out his duties hereunder within that three-year period except as may be necessary to complete trial or appellate action on indictments then pending.
Grants the Special Prosecutor full authority to undertake any action he deems necessary and proper for the performace of his duties under this Act.
Provides that the Special Prosecutor may be removed from office by the Attorney General of the United States for gross impropriety, gross misconduct, gross dereliction of duty, or for violation of this Act, but for no other cause, or by Congress pursuant to article II, section 4, of the Constitution. Requires the Attorney General to give thirty days' notice in writing to the Congress of his intention to remove the Special Prosecutor, setting forth in detail the grounds for such removal.
Authorizes to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of this Act.
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.
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