[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
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[S. Res. 227 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 227

    To clarify the rules regarding the acceptance of pro bono legal 
                         services by Senators.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             March 19, 2002

Mr. McConnell (for himself, Mr. McCain, and Mr. Feingold) submitted the 
        following resolution; which was ordered held at the desk

                             March 20, 2002

                        Considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    To clarify the rules regarding the acceptance of pro bono legal 
                         services by Senators.

    Resolved, That (a) notwithstanding the provisions of the Standing 
Rules of the Senate or Senate Resolution 508, adopted by the Senate on 
September 4, 1980, or Senate Resolution 321, adopted by the Senate on 
October 3, 1996, pro bono legal services provided to a Member of the 
Senate with respect to any civil action challenging the 
constitutionality of a Federal statute that expressly authorizes a 
Member either to file an action or to intervene in an action--
            (1) shall not be deemed a gift to the Member;
            (2) shall not be deemed to be a contribution to the office 
        account of the Member;
            (3) shall not require the establishment of a legal expense 
        trust fund; and
            (4) shall be governed by the Select Committee on Ethics 
        Regulations Regarding Disclosure of Pro Bono Legal Services, 
        adopted February 13, 1997, or any revision thereto.
    (b) This resolution shall supersede Senate Resolution 321, adopted 
by the Senate on October 3, 1996.
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