A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al.

Bill: 117-sres-406
Sponsor: full_name: Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]
Introduced: 2021-10-01
Policy area: Congress
Subjects: Civil actions and liability

Congressional officers and employees

Lawyers and legal services

Senate
Latest action: action_date: 2021-10-01
text: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6876; text: CR S6875)

Summaries:
action_date: 2021-10-01
action_desc: Introduced in Senate
text: <p>This resolution authorizes Senate Legal Counsel to represent Secretary of the Senate Sonceria Ann Berry and the Office of the Secretary of the Senate in the case of <i>Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al</i>.</p>

action_date: 2021-10-01
action_desc: Passed Senate
text: <p>This resolution authorizes Senate Legal Counsel to represent Secretary of the Senate Sonceria Ann Berry and the Office of the Secretary of the Senate in the case of <i>Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al</i>.</p>

tv_txt: III 117th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 406 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES October 1, 2021 Mr. Schumer (for himself and Mr. McConnell ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al.

Whereas, in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al. , Civil Action No. 1:21–cv–02199, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, plaintiff has named Secretary of the Senate Sonceria Ann Berry and the Office of the Secretary of the Senate as defendants; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 288b(a) and 288c(a)(1), the Senate may direct its counsel to defend officers of the Senate in civil actions relating to their official responsibilities: Now therefore, be it

That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Secretary of the Senate Sonceria Ann Berry and the Office of the Secretary of the Senate in the case of Shawn Musgrave v. J. Thomas Manger, et al.