Judicial Based Congressional Commission to investigate Trump and Congress
XXXth Congress
1st Session
H. R. XXXX
A BILL
To establish a bipartisan congressional committee to investigate constitutional violations by former President Donald J. Trump and members of Congress, and to form an independent commission of randomly selected attorneys to investigate potential criminal violations.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the “Congressional and Presidential Accountability Investigation Act.”
SEC. 2. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL VIOLATIONS.
(a) Establishment.—There is hereby established the Congressional Committee on Constitutional Violations (hereinafter referred to as the “Committee”) to investigate alleged constitutional violations by former President Donald J. Trump and current or former members of Congress.
(b) Composition.—The Committee shall be composed of:
1. Four (4) members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House, with no more than two (2) from the same party.
2. Four (4) members of the Senate appointed by the Senate Majority Leader, with no more than two (2) from the same party.
3. Four (4) attorneys appointed by the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, who shall be nonpartisan and have expertise in constitutional law.
(c) Duties.—The Committee shall:
1. Conduct hearings, subpoena witnesses, and review evidence regarding potential constitutional violations, including but not limited to abuse of power, obstruction of Congress, and violations of the Emoluments Clause.
2. Issue a public report detailing findings and recommendations, including possible legislative remedies or referrals for further legal action.
(d) Subpoena Power.—The Committee shall have the power to issue subpoenas for documents, records, and testimony relevant to its investigation.
SEC. 3. ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INDEPENDENT COMMISSION ON CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS.
(a) Formation of the Commission.—An independent commission, known as the Independent Commission on Criminal Violations (hereinafter referred to as the “Commission”), shall be established to investigate potential criminal violations by former President Donald J. Trump, his representatives and/or advisors, and members of Congress.
(b) Composition.—The Commission shall consist of:
1. Twelve (12) attorneys, randomly selected by the Chief Judge of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit from a pool of qualified federal prosecutors and criminal law experts.
2. Attorneys must have no prior affiliation with the individuals under investigation to ensure impartiality.
(c) Duties.—The Commission shall:
1. Investigate allegations of criminal misconduct, including but not limited to obstruction of justice, fraud, bribery, and violations of federal law.
2. Refer findings to the Department of Justice and relevant state authorities for prosecution if warranted.
3. Issue a public report summarizing findings, while ensuring compliance with due process and privacy rights.
(d) Independence and Transparency.—The Commission shall operate independently of Congress and the Executive Branch. It shall conduct proceedings transparently, except where classified or legally protected information is involved.
SEC. 4. FUNDING.
(a) Authorization of Appropriations.—There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this Act.
(b) Use of Funds.—Funds shall be used for staffing, investigative resources, expert consultation, and public reporting.
SEC. 5. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS.
(a) Interim Reports.—Both the Committee and the Commission shall submit interim reports to Congress and the public every six (6) months.
(b) Final Report.—A final report detailing findings and recommendations shall be submitted within two (2) years of enactment of this Act.
SEC. 6. SUNSET PROVISION.
This Act shall expire three (3) years after its enactment unless reauthorized by Congress.
This bill ensures a bipartisan, transparent investigation into constitutional and criminal violations while maintaining checks and balances between branches of government. Would you like any modifications?
I agree with the need for a nonpartisan, independent commission to investigate ethics and potential criminal violations by politicians, up to and including the President of the United States. Such a commission should submit and publish reports of its findings to Congress, which shall be made publicly available.