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A resolution to authorize production of records to the United States Attorney.

To authorize production of records to the United States Attorney.

Introduced May 20, 2026

Latest action (May 20, 2026) Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2428; text: CR S2420)

Policy area
Law
Legislative subjects (3)
Government information and archivesMembers of CongressSenate

Summary
  • Authorizes Senator Mark Warner's office to produce documents to the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia.
  • The documents are requested for use in a pending criminal investigation of a constituent.
  • The authorization permits document production except for matters that should be protected by Senate privilege.

AI-generated plain-language summary of the bill text — neutral, and may be imperfect. See the full text below for the exact wording.

Sponsor (1)
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Actions (2)
  1. May 20, 2026 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2428; text: CR S2420) · senate
  2. May 20, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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  • HR 9098 — Congressional Records Protection Act of 2026 (shares 2 subjects)
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  • SRES 424 — A resolution affirming the unwavering commitment of the Senate to the First Amendment and to freedom of speech and of the press as foundations of the democratic republic of the United States. · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Cong. 119 64%
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Text versions (1)
  • Agreed to Senate · May 20, 2026

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Full text

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

May 20, 2026

Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

To authorize production of records to the United States Attorney.

Whereas the Office of the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia has requested the production of records from the office of Senator Mark Warner for use in a pending criminal investigation of a constituent; 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 the office of Senator Mark Warner is authorized to produce documents to the United States Attorney, except concerning matters for which a privilege should be asserted. <all>

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