[Congressional Bills 105th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 167 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                         June 20, 1997.
    Resolved,

SECTION 1. APPLICATION.

    This resolution shall apply to the investigation by the Committee on 
Government Reform and Oversight of political fundraising improprieties and 
possible violations of law.

SEC. 2. HANDLING OF INFORMATION.

    Information obtained under the authority of this resolution shall be--
            (1) considered as taken by the Committee on Government Reform and 
        Oversight in the District of Columbia, as well as at the location 
        actually taken; and
            (2) considered as taken in executive session.

SEC. 3. DEPOSITIONS AND INTERROGATORIES.

    The chairman of the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, after 
consultation with the ranking minority member of the committee, may--
            (1) order the taking of depositions or interrogatories anywhere 
        within the United States, under oath and pursuant to notice or subpoena; 
        and
            (2) designate a member of the committee or an attorney on the staff 
        of the committee to conduct any such proceeding.

SEC. 4. INTERNATIONAL AUTHORITIES.

    The chairman of the Committee on Government Reform and Oversight, after 
consultation with the ranking minority member of the committee, may--
            (1) order the taking of depositions and other testimony under oath 
        anywhere outside the United States; and
            (2) make application for issuance of letters rogatory, and request, 
        through appropriate channels, other means of international assistance, 
        as appropriate.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.