Proposal:BARR Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.

Bill	S 3851
Type of Legislation	Senate Bill
Congress	116
Status	Archived — 116th Congress concluded
Source	View original on Congress.gov

Geographic Scope

National

Description

Blocking Appointees from Refusing Recusal Act or the BARR Act

This bill prohibits high-level appointees in the Department of Justice from participating in particular matters in which the President, a relative of the President, or an individual associated with the campaign of the President is a party.

Bill Title

BARR Act

Linked Goals

• Goal:Promote General Welfare

Steps

• 2020-06-01: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
• 2020-06-01: Introduced in Senate

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.