A bill amending the Ethics in Government Act to provide an independent counsel to prosecute contempts certified by the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
Ethics in Government Act Amendments of 1983 - Amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require the Attorney General, within five days after the Speaker of the House has certified that an individual in one of specified positions has been found in contempt of Congress, to apply to the court for the appointment of an independent counsel. Requires such counsel to bring the certified statement of facts before the grand jury for its action and to prosecute any resulting indictments.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on The Judiciary.
Referred to Subcommittee on Administrative Law and Governmental Relations.
Executive Comment Requested from Justice.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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