[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 141 (Thursday, October 3, 1996)]
[Senate]
[Page S12313]
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  SENATE RESOLUTION 321--AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF PRO BONO LEGAL 
                   SERVICES BY A MEMBER OF THE SENATE

  Mr. BYRD submitted the following resolution; which was considered and 
agreed to:

                              S. Res. 321

       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, pro bono legal 
     services provided to a Member of the Senate with respect to a 
     civil action challenging the validity of a Federal statute 
     that expressly authorizes a Member to file 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; and
       (3) shall not require the establishment of a legal expense 
     trust fund.
       (b) The Select Committee on Ethics shall establish 
     regulations providing for the public disclosure of 
     information relating to pro bono legal services performed as 
     authorized by this resolution.

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