[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 174 (Tuesday, December 10, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S8604]
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 SENATE RESOLUTION 315--TO AUTHORIZE THE PRODUCTION OF RECORDS BY THE 
        COMMITTEE ON HOMELAND SECURITY AND GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS

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

                              S. Res. 315

       Whereas, the Committee on Homeland Security and 
     Governmental Affairs conducted a review of disability claims 
     adjudications made in the Social Security Administration's 
     Huntington, West Virginia Office of Disability Adjudication 
     and Review;
       Whereas, the Committee has received a request from a 
     federal agency for access to records of the Committee's 
     review;
       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 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 or state governments, 
     records of the Committee's review of the disability claims 
     adjudications made in the Social Security Administration's 
     Huntington, West Virginia Office of Disability Adjudication 
     and Review.

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