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S.Res. 229

U.S. Senate•Introduced

Summary

S.Res. 229, a resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Foreign Relations, was introduced in the Senate on May 14, 2025 by Sen. John Thune (R) with 1 co-sponsor. It last saw action on May 14, 2025: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2934; text: CR S2932).

Record

Text

S.Res. 229 has 1 co-sponsor.

sr229/agreed-to-senate.txt
119 SRES 229 ATS: To authorize the production of records by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
 U.S. Senate
 2025-05-14
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 Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.
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 119th CONGRESS
 1st Session
 S. RES. 229
 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
 May 14, 2025
  Mr. Thune  (for himself and  Mr. Schumer ) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
 RESOLUTION
To authorize the production of records by the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Whereas, the Committee on Foreign Relations has received a request from the Department of Justice for access to records relating to a panel discussion attended by committee staff that may be relevant to a case,  United States v. Peter Biar Ajak , CR-24-00394-PHX-SPL, now pending in the United States District Court for the District of Arizona;
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 can, by administrative or judicial process, be taken from such control or possession but by permission of the Senate;
Whereas, when it appears that evidence under the control or in the possession of the Senate is needed for the promotion of justice, the Senate will take such action as will promote the ends of justice consistent with the privileges of the Senate: Now, therefore, be it
That the Chairman and Ranking Minority Member of the Committee on Foreign Relations, acting jointly, are authorized to provide to the Department of Justice for use in connection with  United States v. Peter Biar Ajak  committee records relating to a panel discussion attended by committee staff.

Tracker

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  1. Introduced2025-05-14
  2. Passed Senate2025-05-14

A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Foreign Relations.

Sponsors

Sen. John Thune (R) sponsors S.Res. 229, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Actions

S.Res. 229 has taken 3 actions since May 14, 2025.

ChamberAction
May 14, 2025
Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2934; text: CR S2932)
May 14, 2025
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
May 14, 2025
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Introduced in Senate

Votes

S.Res. 229 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

S.Res. 229 goes by 2 titles.

  • A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Foreign Relations. — Display Title
  • A resolution to authorize the production of records by the Committee on Foreign Relations. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S.Res. 229 under Congress, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 4 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; S.Res. 229’s is Congress.

sres229/policy-areas.txt
CongressAgriculture and FoodAnimalsArmed Forces and National SecurityArts, Culture, ReligionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommerceCrime and Law EnforcementEconomics and Public FinanceEducationEmergency ManagementEnergyEnvironmental ProtectionFamiliesFinance and Financial SectorForeign Trade and International FinanceGovernment Operations and PoliticsHealthHousing and Community DevelopmentImmigrationInternational AffairsLabor and EmploymentLawNative AmericansPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesScience, Technology, CommunicationsSocial WelfareSports and RecreationTaxationTransportation and Public WorksWater Resources Development

Legislative Subjects

S.Res. 229 carries 4 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Congressional committees to Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.

sres229/subjects.txt
Congressional committeesGovernment information and archivesSenateSenate Committee on Foreign Relations

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com