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A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute.
To authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute.
Summary
This resolution authorizes a Deputy Staff Director of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration to provide testimony and documents in a federal employment dispute case pending in Washington D.C. federal court. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent her in the case, with the authority to assert privileges or objections on matters of Senate business. The resolution allows the employee to cooperate with the court's subpoena while protecting sensitive Senate information and procedures as permitted under Senate rules and the Ethics in Government Act.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD)
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Actions (3)
- Jun 4, 2025 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3237; text: CR S3236) · senate
- Jun 4, 2025 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Jun 4, 2025 Introduced in Senate
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
June 4, 2025
Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
To authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute.
Whereas, in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute, No. 1:24-mc-00032, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, the plaintiffs have issued a subpoena for testimony and production of documents from Nichole Kotschwar, Deputy Staff Director of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 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 evidence relating to their 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; 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 Resolved, That Nichole Kotschwar is authorized to provide testimony and documents in the case of In re Architect of the Capitol Employment Dispute, except concerning matters for which a privilege or objection should be asserted. Sec. 2. The Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Ms. Kotschwar in this matter. <all>
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