SRES839Introduced

A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.

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2026-08-06
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John Thune
John Thune
Republican · SD · Senator
Votes with party: 74.9% (889 recorded votes)

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)

2026-08-06

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. Res. 839 Agreed to Senate (ATS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 839 To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Comission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al. _______________________________________________________________________ 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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