SRES 478119th CongressIntroduced

A resolution to authorize testimony, document production, and representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of United States v. Kaminski.

Introduced: Oct 30, 2025

Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-South Dakota)

Civil Rights & Justice

Standard Summary

Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This resolution authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent former employees of Senator Casey's office and permits testimony and document production in United States v. Kaminski, a federal criminal case, while balancing Senate privileges with judicial requirements to advance justice administration through controlled evidence disclosure.

Key Points

1Specifically authorizes former Senate staffer Ian Madigan to provide testimony and documents in the Middle District of Pennsylvania criminal case against Kaminski.
2Cites the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to justify Senate Legal Counsel representation for employees regarding official Senate duties and responsibilities.
3Preserves Senate privileges by permitting evidence production only when it promotes justice administration while maintaining authority to assert objections or privileges.

Impact Areas

Former employees of Senator Casey's office facing judicial requestsSenate Legal Counsel's operational scope and resource allocationFederal judicial proceedings in United States v. Kaminski case

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