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OLC Reporting Act of 2008
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Summary of Bill S 3501
Bill 110 s 3501, also known as the OLC Reporting Act of 2008, is a piece of legislation introduced in the United States Congress. The purpose of this bill is to require the Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) within the Department of Justice to report to Congress on certain legal opinions issued by the office.
The OLC is responsible for providing legal advice to the President and executive branch agencies on a wide range of issues. This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability by requiring the OLC to report to Congress on any legal opinions that conclude that a federal law is unconstitutional or otherwise invalid.
The bill specifies that the OLC must report to Congress within 30 days of issuing such an opinion, and the report must include a summary of the opinion, the legal reasoning behind it, and any potential implications for the implementation of the law in question. Overall, the OLC Reporting Act of 2008 seeks to ensure that Congress is informed of any legal opinions that could impact the validity or enforcement of federal laws. This increased transparency is intended to promote oversight and ensure that the rule of law is upheld within the executive branch.
The OLC is responsible for providing legal advice to the President and executive branch agencies on a wide range of issues. This bill aims to increase transparency and accountability by requiring the OLC to report to Congress on any legal opinions that conclude that a federal law is unconstitutional or otherwise invalid.
The bill specifies that the OLC must report to Congress within 30 days of issuing such an opinion, and the report must include a summary of the opinion, the legal reasoning behind it, and any potential implications for the implementation of the law in question. Overall, the OLC Reporting Act of 2008 seeks to ensure that Congress is informed of any legal opinions that could impact the validity or enforcement of federal laws. This increased transparency is intended to promote oversight and ensure that the rule of law is upheld within the executive branch.
Current Status of Bill S 3501
Bill S 3501 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 16, 2008. Bill S 3501 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the Senate on September 16, 2008. Bill S 3501's most recent activity was By Senator Leahy from Committee on the Judiciary filed written report. Report No. 110-528. as of December 11, 2008
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3501
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
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0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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