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A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Comission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.
Summary
- The resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Marsha Blackburn and Senator Ben Ray Lujan in a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland.
- The resolution permits the Senate Legal Counsel to represent the senators in response to subpoenas issued by defendants seeking documents and evidence.
- The resolution invokes Senate privileges and rules to protect evidence and documents under the Senate's control from judicial process.
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Sponsor (1)
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![Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/T000250.thumb.jpg)
Sen. Thune, John (R-SD)
1 cosponsor
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![Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]](https://media.civicgate.org/people/d/politicians/S000148.thumb.jpg)
Sen. Schumer, Charles E. (D-NY)
Actions (2)
- Aug 6, 2026 Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525) · senate
- Aug 6, 2026 Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
August 6, 2026
Mr. Thune (for himself and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Comission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.
Whereas, in the case of Federal Trade Comission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al., Case No. 1:25-cv-02716, pending in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, the defendants have issued subpoenas for the production of documents to Senator Marsha Blackburn and Senator Ben Ray Lujan; 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 Members of the Senate with respect to any subpoena, order, or request for evidence relating to their official responsibilities; and 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: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Blackburn and Senator Lujan in this matter. <all>
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