S. 240196th CongressSenate Bill

Department of Justice Litigation Policy Oversight Act

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Department of Justice Litigation Policy Oversight Act - Directs the Attorney General to: (1) submit a copy of any agreement with another agency which affects the litigation authority of the Department of Justice to the congressional judiciary committees 60 days before the effectiveness of such agreement; (2) resolve all legal disputes between two or more agencies (absent other specific statutory authority); (3) submit comments to such committees on proposed legislation which affects the litigation authority of the Department; (4) submit to such committees, with respect to litigation in which the ability of the Department to represent U.S. interests is impeded by existing law, a description of the problem and legislative recommendations upon completion of the litigation; and (5) report annually to such committees on the status of litigation authority and coordinating efforts undertaken.

Introduced Mar 6, 1980
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Max Baucus

Democrat

U.S. Senator · MT

Introduced solo — no cosponsors joined.

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