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H.Res. 430

Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas and for other purposes.

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What it doesSummary passed house (Jun 11, 2019)

This resolution authorizes the House Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in federal judicial proceedings to enforce compliance with certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General William Barr and former White House Counsel Donald McGahn.

Additionally, the resolution provides explicit authority for each congressional committee, if authorized by the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group, to initiate or intervene in federal judicial proceedings to enforce compliance with congressional subpoenas.

What just happenedSep 16, 2019

COMMUNICATION TO THE HOUSE - The House received a communication from Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary. Chairman Nadler notified the House of the initiation by the Committee on the Judiciary of the following judicial proceedings pursuant to H. Res. 430: 1. In Re: Application of the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives, for an Order Authorizing the Release of Certain Grand Jury Materials, Misc. no. 1:19-gj-00048-BAH filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on July 26, 2019. 2. Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives v. McGahn, No. 1:19-cv-2379 filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on August 7, 2019.

Who’s behind it

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2](D-MA)Sponsor
65 cosponsors65 D
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  1. Sep 16, 2019FloorH8D000

    COMMUNICATION TO THE HOUSE - The House received a communication from Jerrold Nadler, Chairman of the Committee on the Judiciary. Chairman Nadler notified the House of the initiation by the Committee on the Judiciary of the following judicial proceedings pursuant to H. Res. 430: 1. In Re: Application of the Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives, for an Order Authorizing the Release of Certain Grand Jury Materials, Misc. no. 1:19-gj-00048-BAH filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on July 26, 2019. 2. Committee on the Judiciary, U.S. House of Representatives v. McGahn, No. 1:19-cv-2379 filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia on August 7, 2019.

  2. Jun 11, 2019FloorH38310

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

  3. Jun 11, 2019FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 247). (text: CR H4411)

  4. Jun 11, 2019Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 247).(text: CR H4411)

  5. Jun 11, 2019FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  6. Jun 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 430.

  7. Jun 11, 2019FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2740 and H. Res. 430. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.R. 2740, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for one hour of debate on H.Res. 430, under a closed rule.

  8. Jun 11, 2019FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 431. (consideration: CR H4411-4423)

  9. Jun 11, 2019FloorH1L220

    Rule H. Res. 431 passed House.

  10. Jun 10, 2019CalendarsH12420

    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 27.

  11. Jun 10, 2019CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-108.

    Rules Committee
  12. Jun 10, 2019Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-108.

    Rules Committee
  13. Jun 6, 2019IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

    Rules Committee
  14. Jun 6, 2019IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  15. Jun 6, 2019IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseJun 11, 201953

This resolution authorizes the House Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in federal judicial proceedings to enforce compliance with certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General William Barr and former White House Counsel Donald McGahn.

Additionally, the resolution provides explicit authority for each congressional committee, if authorized by the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group, to initiate or intervene in federal judicial proceedings to enforce compliance with congressional subpoenas.

Reported to HouseJun 10, 20197

This resolution authorizes the House Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in federal judicial proceedings to enforce compliance with certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General William Barr and former White House Counsel Donald McGahn.

Additionally, the resolution provides explicit authority for each congressional committee, if authorized by the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group, to initiate or intervene in federal judicial proceedings to enforce compliance with congressional subpoenas.

Introduced in HouseJun 6, 2019

This resolution authorizes the House Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in federal judicial proceedings to enforce compliance with certain subpoenas issued to Attorney General William Barr and former White House Counsel Donald McGahn.

Additionally, the resolution provides explicit authority for each congressional committee, if authorized by the Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group, to initiate or intervene in federal judicial proceedings to enforce compliance with congressional subpoenas.

Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceeding… — Informed