A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Crouse.

Sponsor: John Thune (Republican-SD)February 12, 2026

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Signed into Law

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S616; text: CR S613)

Lets three Senate staff members testify in a federal court case.

This resolution would allow three specific Senate staff members to testify in a federal court case called United States v. Crouse. It also would let the Senate's own legal team represent these employees during their testimony. This changes the usual rule that Senate permission is needed for its employees to appear in court.

What Would Change

Today, Senate employees generally need specific permission from the Senate to testify in court cases about their official duties. After this resolution, three specific Senate employees would have that permission for the *United States v. Crouse* case and would be represented by Senate lawyers.

Key Provisions

Lets Ryan Alban, an employee of Senator Ted Budd, testify in the *United States v. Crouse* court case.
Lets Lisa Gibbens, an employee of Senator Kevin Cramer, testify in the *United States v. Crouse* court case.
Lets Jill Wyman, an employee of Senator John Cornyn, testify in the *United States v. Crouse* court case.
Allows the Senate's Legal Counsel to represent these three employees during their testimony.
Ensures that privileged information would not be part of the testimony.

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A resolution to authorize testimony and representation in United States v. Crouse.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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