Bill117th CongressFiled May 17, 2021Congress
H.Res. 406
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (May 17, 2021)
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution
This resolution authorizes the House of Representatives to enforce congressional subpoenas by holding noncomplying individuals in contempt and levying monetary penalties against them.
What just happenedMay 17, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33](D-CA)Sponsor
16 cosponsors16 D
16cosponsors1committees3actions1related bills11subjects
- Introduced in HouseMay 17, 2021
- May 17, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Rules Committee - May 17, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- May 17, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House