United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

SRES 487 — A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. should appoint a special counsel or prosecutor to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the Internal Revenue Service.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4163-4164)

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. should appoint a special counsel or prosecutor, with meaningful independence, to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit advocacy groups by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).

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Action History

  1. Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4163-4164)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 487 do?
Expresses the sense of the Senate that Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr. should appoint a special counsel or prosecutor, with meaningful independence, to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit advocacy groups by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Who sponsors SRES 487?
SRES 487 is sponsored by Ted Cruz (R).
What is the current status of SRES 487?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 487?
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