Bill · S.Res. 682· Senate(119-SRES-682)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate by condemning the handling of the 2019 Ukraine Whistleblower Complaint, calling for the Department of Justice to initiate an investigation and prosecution of the matter, and declaring the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump by the House of Representatives lacks legitimacy.
- Introduced
- 4/20/2026
- Last activity
- 4/20/2026 — Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1842-1843)
- Sponsored by
- Rick Scott
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses the sense of the Senate regarding the 2019 Ukraine whistleblower complaint. It condemns the handling of the complaint and the concealment of information regarding the whistleblower's biases. The resolution calls on the Department of Justice to investigate and potentially prosecute matters related to the handling of the complaint. Additionally, it declares that the impeachment of President Donald J. Trump by the House of Representatives lacks legitimacy. Finally, it commends Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard for declassifying documents related to these events.
Yes
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+7
The resolution commends the declassification of documents to share truth and calls for investigations into the concealment of material information.
Does this protect the right to fair treatment by the courts?+2
The resolution seeks to address procedural failures and potential misconduct in the handling of a whistleblower complaint.
Does this change how police departments operate?+1
The resolution calls for investigations into the potential abuse of the whistleblower process and potential false statements by officials.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Restoring Public Confidence: The resolution urges the Attorney General to pursue criminal prosecutions to restore public confidence in the integrity of the intelligence community and congressional oversight. (Section 3)
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Transparency and Accountability: The resolution commends Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard for her transparency and accountability in declassifying materials and sharing truth with the American people. (Section 5)
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Investigation of Potential Misconduct: The resolution calls for a thorough, independent investigation by the Department of Justice into potential violations including false statements, improper redactions, and abuse of the whistleblower process. (Section 2)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Legal Actions Against Officials: The resolution calls for the Department of Justice to initiate investigations and for the Attorney General to pursue criminal prosecutions, which could impact individuals involved in the handling of the complaint. (Sections 2 and 3)
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Questioning Impeachment Legitimacy: The resolution declares that the 2019 impeachment of President Donald J. Trump lacks legitimacy because it was based on a concealed and deficient complaint. (Section 4)
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+7Improves Due Process+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Policing Reform+1
- 4/22/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/20/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S1842-1843)
Rand PaulRepublican · Kentucky