What This Bill Does
This resolution allows Daniel Schwager, a former Senate employee, to provide testimony in a federal court case called United States v. GossJankowski. It also gives the Senate Legal Counsel permission to represent Mr. Schwager during this process.
Who It Affects
Daniel Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate; the Senate Legal Counsel; current or former officers and employees of the Secretary's office.
Key Provisions
* Daniel Schwager is authorized to provide relevant testimony in United States v. GossJankowski court case, except for matters where legal privilege should be claimed (Sec. 1)
* The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Mr. Schwager and any current or former officer or employee of the Secretary's office in connection with providing evidence in this case (Sec. 2)
What Changes
If this resolution passes, Mr. Schwager can give testimony in the federal court case. The Senate will provide him legal representation through the Senate Legal Counsel.
Important Definitions
None defined in bill text.
III
118TH CONGRESS
1ST SESSION
S. RES. 64
To authorize testimony and representation in United States v. GossJankowski.
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
Mr. SCHUMER (for himself and Mr. MCCONNELL) submitted the following
resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
To authorize testimony and representation in United States
v. GossJankowski.
Whereas, in the case of United States v. GossJankowski, Cr.
No. 21-123, pending in the United States District Court
for the District of Columbia, the prosecution has re-
quested the production of testimony from Daniel
Schwager, a former employee of the Office of the Sec-
retary 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 rep-
resent current and former officers and employees of the
Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request
for evidence relating to their official responsibilities;
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SRES 64 ATS
Whereas, by the privileges of the Senate of the United States
and Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, no evi-
dence under the control or in the possession of the Sen-
ate may, by the judicial or administrative process, be
taken from such control or possession but by permission
of the Senate; and
Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or
in the possession of the Senate may promote the adminis-
tration 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
Resolved, That Daniel Schwager, a former employee
1
of the Office of the Secretary of the Senate, is authorized
2
to provide relevant testimony in the case of United States
3
v. GossJankowski, except concerning matters for which a
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privilege should be asserted.
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SEC. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to
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represent Mr. Schwager, and any current or former officer
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or employee of the Secretary’s office, in connection with
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the production of evidence authorized in section one of this
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resolution.
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