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Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 2, 2018Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 4917

IG Subpoena Authority Act

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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 2, 2018)

IG Subpoena Authority Act

This bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to grant inspectors general subpoena authority to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses. Inspectors general may not require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of any current federal employees, though they may use other authorized procedures.

To be issued, such a subpoena (1) must be approved by a panel comprised of three inspectors general of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and (2) must not be objected to by the Department of Justice.

What just happenedSep 27, 2018

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Russell, Steve [R-OK-5](R-OK)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Sep 27, 2018IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
  2. Sep 26, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Sep 26, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9070)

  4. Sep 26, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9070)

  5. Sep 26, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4917.

  6. Sep 26, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9070-9072)

  7. Sep 26, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Russell moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  8. Jun 29, 2018CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 618.

  9. Jun 29, 2018CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-799.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  10. Jun 29, 2018Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. H. Rept. 115-799.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  11. Feb 6, 2018Committee

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  12. Feb 6, 2018Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  13. Feb 2, 2018IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  14. Feb 2, 2018IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Feb 2, 2018IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

IG Subpoena Authority Act — Informed