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Read. Follow. Verify.1977 Congressional Hearing on Special Prosecutor Legislation
Record date · July 19, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This document is a transcript record of a May 18, 1977, hearing held by the House on Criminal Justice regarding proposed legislation to establish a . The hearing focused on H.R. 2835 and related bills aimed at creating an independent mechanism for investigating high-level government officials.
The hearing represents a foundational legislative discussion on the legal framework for appointing independent prosecutors to investigate potential criminal conduct by executive branch officials.
Who It Affects
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Executive Branch Officials
The proposed legislation would create a mechanism for independent investigation of these officials.
Members of the 95th Congress
Legislators were responsible for debating and voting on the proposed special prosecutor framework.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on May 18, 1977.
- The session was held by the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice of the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- The primary subject of the hearing was H.R. 2835 and related legislative proposals.
- The legislative goal was to establish a legal framework for a special prosecutor.
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- The hearing occurred during the first session of the 95th Congress.
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The hearing reflects the immediate legislative response to the Watergate scandal and the need for independent oversight of the executive branch.
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