A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (Ct. of Common Pleas, Cumberland County, Pa.).

Bill: 115-sres-457
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. McConnell, Mitch [R-KY]
Introduced: 2018-04-11
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability

Congressional officers and employees

Evidence and witnesses

Legislative rules and procedure

Members of Congress

Pennsylvania

Senate
Latest action: action_date: 2018-04-11
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2079; text: CR S2076)

Summaries:
action_date: 2018-04-11
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>Authorizes (1) Richard Goldberg to testify in the case of <EM>Kuwait &amp; Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al.</EM>, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Richard Goldberg in connection with such testimony. </p> <BR>

action_date: 2018-04-11
action_desc: Passed Senate without amendment
text: <p>Authorizes (1) Richard Goldberg to testify in the case of <EM>Kuwait &amp; Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al.</EM>, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted; and (2) the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Richard Goldberg in connection with such testimony. </p> <BR>

tv_txt: III 115th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 457 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 11, 2018 Mr. McConnell (for himself and Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize testimony and representation in Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. (Ct. of Common Pleas, Cumberland County, Pa.).

Whereas, in the case of Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. , Case No. 2012–1820–CIVIL TERM, pending in the Court of Common Pleas for Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, deposition testimony has been subpoenaed from Richard Goldberg, a former employee in the office of Senator Mark Kirk, relating to his official responsibilities; 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 may, by the judicial or administrative process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(2) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(2), the Senate may direct its counsel to represent current and former employees of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for testimony relating to their official responsibilities; and Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate may promote the administration 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

That Richard Goldberg is authorized to testify in the case of Kuwait & Gulf Link Transport Co., et al. v. John Doe, et al. , except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Richard Goldberg in connection with the testimony authorized in section one of this resolution.