Section 1 Short title
This Act may be cited as the “Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016”.
Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016
A BILL
To reauthorize chapter 40 of title 28, United States Code.
Sec. 2 Reauthorization of chapter 40 of title 28, United States Code
Section 599 of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking “This chapter shall cease to be effective five years after the date of the enactment of the Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 1994” and inserting “This chapter shall have effect during the period beginning on the date of the enactment of the Independent Counsel Reauthorization Act of 2016 and ending on the day 5 years after such date”.
Sec. 3 Extension of period of time during which chapter applies to certain persons
Section 591(b)(7) of title 28, United States Code, is amended by striking “1 year” and inserting “8 years”.