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

Bill Number

S.Res. 745

Origin Chamber

Senate

Congress

119th Congress, Session 2

Policy Area

Law

Status

Passed Senate

Latest Action

2026-05-20: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2428; text: CR S2420)

Last Updated

2026-06-03T14:24:40Z

AI-Generated Summary

Purpose

This Senate resolution authorizes the release of records from Senator Mark Warner's office to support a criminal investigation by the United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia.

Key Provisions

• Grants permission for Senator Mark Warner's office to produce documents to the United States Attorney.
• Limits the authorization to exclude any matters where a legal right to withhold information (known as privilege) applies.
• References Senate rules requiring permission before releasing evidence under the Senate's control.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

This resolution applies existing Senate procedures rather than altering laws. It provides one-time authorization for record production in response to a specific request, consistent with Rule XI of the Standing Rules of the Senate.

Potential Impacts

• Government agencies: Enables the U.S. Attorney's office to access relevant documents for its ongoing criminal investigation.
• Citizens: May affect the investigation of an individual constituent by providing Senate-held records.
• International relations: No direct effects noted.

Main Stakeholders

• Senator Mark Warner and his office staff.
• The United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia.
• The constituent involved in the criminal investigation.
• The U.S. Senate as a body, which maintains control over its records.

Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications

• Addresses the Senate's authority over its own documents and evidence, balancing institutional protections with the needs of a criminal case.
• Supports the administration of justice while upholding legislative privileges against external demands for records.

This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.

Sponsor

Sen. Thune, John [R-SD]

Cosponsors (1)

Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

Recent Actions

• 2026-05-20: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2428; text: CR S2420)
• 2026-05-20: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

Bill Versions

• To authorize production of records to the United States Attorney. — issued 2026-05-20 — PDF (2 pages)