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S.Res. 839

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Summary

S.Res. 839, a resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al, was introduced in the Senate on Aug 6, 2026 by Sen. John Thune (R) with 1 co-sponsor. It last saw action on Aug 6, 2026: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525).


Record

Text

S.Res. 839 has 1 co-sponsor.

sr839/agreed-to-senate.txt
119 SRES 839 ATS: To authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Comission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al.
U.S. Senate
2026-08-06
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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.
III 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 839 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 Luján;
Whereas, pursuant to sections 703(a) and 704(a)(1) of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978, 2 U.S.C. §§ 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
That the Senate Legal Counsel is authorized to represent Senator Blackburn and Senator Luján in this matter.

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  1. Introduced2026-08-06
  2. Passed Senate2026-08-06

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

Sponsors

Sen. John Thune (R) sponsors S.Res. 839, and 1 member has co-sponsored it from the day it was introduced.

Actions

S.Res. 839 has taken 2 actions since Aug 6, 2026.

ChamberAction
Aug 6, 2026
Senate
Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)
Aug 6, 2026
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4530; text: CR S4525)

Votes

S.Res. 839 has not gone to a roll call.

Titles

S.Res. 839 goes by 2 titles.

  • A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al. — Display Title
  • A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in Federal Trade Commission v. Key Investment Group, LLC, et al. — Official Title as Introduced

Classification

The Congressional Research Service files S.Res. 839 under Congress, one of its 31 policy areas, and gives it 3 legislative subjects.

CRS Subjects

CRS assigns every bill one policy area from its 31; S.Res. 839’s is Congress.

sres839/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. 839 carries 3 of CRS’s legislative subjects, from Lawyers and legal services to Senate.

sres839/subjects.txt
Lawyers and legal servicesMembers of CongressSenate

Source: congress.gov · legiscan.com