S.Res. 597 has not moved since its introduction on Feb 5, 2026, with cosponsors, all Democrats
A resolution providing for the authority to initiate litigation for actions by the President and Department of Justice officials inconsistent with their duties under the laws of the United States.
IntroducedFeb 5, 2026
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What it changes · CRS summary
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Context
- Committees
- Senate Rules and Administration Committee
- Policy area
- Congress: 28 of 922 bills became law, 113th–118th (3%)
- Sponsor
- 5 of 186 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in senate · 162 words
- Latest action
- Feb 5, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S512-513)
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
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