[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 129 (Thursday, July 31, 2008)]
[Senate]
[Page S7977]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 642--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRODUCTION OF RECORDS BY THE 
 PERMANENT SUBCOMMITTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND 
                   SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

  Mr. REID (for himself and Mr. McConnell) submitted the following 
resolution; which was considered and agreed to:

                              S. Res. 642

       Whereas, the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of 
     the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs 
     conducted an investigation into tax haven financial 
     institutions, their formation and administration of offshore 
     entities and accounts for use by U.S. clients, and the impact 
     of those activities on tax compliance in the United States;
       Whereas, the Subcommittee has received a number of requests 
     from law enforcement and regulatory agencies for access to 
     records of the Subcommittee's investigation;
       Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United 
     States and rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no 
     evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate 
     can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from 
     such control or possession but by permission of the Senate;
       Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or 
     in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion 
     of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote 
     the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the 
     Senate: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of 
     the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations of the Committee 
     on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, acting 
     jointly, are authorized to provide to law enforcement 
     officials, regulatory agencies, and other entities or 
     individuals duly authorized by federal, state, or foreign 
     governments, records of the Subcommittee's investigation into 
     tax haven financial institutions, their formation and 
     administration of offshore entities and accounts for use by 
     U.S. clients, and the impact of those activities on tax 
     compliance in the United States.




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