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







105th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 167

   Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on 
                    Government Reform and Oversight.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             June 17, 1997

 Mr. Solomon submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                         the Committee on Rules

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Providing special investigative authorities for the Committee on 
                    Government Reform and Oversight.

    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.
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