# 119-sres-170: A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.

119-sres-170, A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD); status passed_senate (as of 2026-06-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-170
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution to authorize representation by the Senate Legal Counsel in the case of Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator.
- Status: passed_senate
- Introduced: 2025-04-10
- Sponsor: Sen. Thune, John [R-SD] (R-SD)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Congress
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-06-18

## Summary

**Authorizes the Senate Legal Counsel to represent Senator Ronald Wyden in the Oregon Supreme Court case Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden.** The resolution cites the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 and federal statutes that let the Senate direct its counsel to defend Members in civil actions tied to their official duties.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Senate legal counsel for Wyden case: benefit, low. The Senate authorizes its Legal Counsel to represent Senator Ronald Wyden in Desmond Bellard v. Ronald Wyden, U.S. Senator (No. S071813), now in the Oregon Supreme Court. The help covers matters tied to his official duties. The authorization is under the Ethics in Government Act and 2 U.S.C. 288b a…

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## Sources
- [119-sres-170 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/170)

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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-170 (as of 2026-06-18).