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IN SR0032

Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/23/2017

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Lanane

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Origin

Senate

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Indiana's Congressional delegation to support H.R. 356, the Protecting Our Democracy Act
  • H.R. 356 establishes a 12-member bipartisan independent commission to investigate Russian government interference in the 2016 U.S. election
  • Commission is empowered to interview witnesses, obtain documents, issue subpoenas, and receive testimony regarding attempts to influence, interfere with, or undermine trust in the 2016 election
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to all nine Indiana members of Congress
  • Recognizes the importance of ensuring election integrity

Legislative Description

A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the Indiana Congressional Delegation to support H.R. 356, the Protecting Our Democracy Act, which creates a bipartisan-appointed commission to investigate foreign interference in the 2016 election.

Last Action

First reading: referred to Committee on Elections

2/23/2017

Committee Referrals

Elections2/23/2017

Full Bill Text

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