SRES478-119

To authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Kaminski.

119th Congress Introduced Oct 30, 2025

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Authorizes former employees of Senator Casey's office to provide testimony and documents in United States v. Kaminski and authorizes representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.

Who Benefits and How

The court process in the case could gain access to relevant testimony, documents, and Senate-authorized legal representation for former staff.

Who Bears the Burden and How

The resolution does not impose a broad regulated burden beyond the Senate's procedural authorization decisions.

Key Provisions

  • Authorizes certain former Senate staff to provide testimony and documents in United States v. Kaminski, subject to privilege objections.
  • Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the covered former staff in connection with the testimony.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Authorizes former employees of Senator Casey's office to provide testimony and documents in United States v. Kaminski and authorizes representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.

Key Policy Areas

Government Operations, Criminal Justice

Primary Purpose

Authorizes former employees of Senator Casey's office to provide testimony and documents in United States v. Kaminski and authorizes representation by the Senate Legal Counsel.

Policy Domains

Government Operations Criminal Justice

Main Provisions

Identified Gains
Contextual inference, no direct clause citation
  • The litigants and judicial process in United States v. Kaminski
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Identified Costs
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  • No direct regulated burden bearers
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Legislative Progress

Oct 30, 2025

Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Government Operations Criminal Justice

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