Contempt Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 10, 2014)
Contempt Act - Prohibits the head of a federal agency from paying any agency officer or employee during a pay period in which such officer or employee is in a period of contempt of Congress. Defines "period of contempt of Congress" as: (1) the period which begins on the date on which a resolution holding such officer or employee in contempt is adopted by the House of Representatives or Senate and ends on the date on which such resolution is revoked; or (2) the period which begins on the date on which a statement of contempt (i.e., statement of fact that an officer or employee has failed to appear, testify, produce information, or answer pertinent questions when summoned by Congress or a committee of Congress) is filed in the House of Representatives or Senate and ends on the date such statement is withdrawn.
What just happenedApr 10, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 10, 2014
- Apr 10, 2014IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Apr 10, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 10, 2014IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House