Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 12, 2022Congress
H.Res. 869
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022
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Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022
This resolution sets forth procedures regarding committee subpoenas by the House of Representatives, including allowing the House of Representatives to enforce committee subpoenas with respect to federal departments, agencies, executive branch officials, and other persons. Specifically, the resolution allows the House to punish a noncomplying individual held in contempt with a monetary penalty, detention, or both.
What just happenedJan 12, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33](D-CA)Sponsor
5 cosponsors5 D
5cosponsors1committees3actions1related bills
- Introduced in HouseJan 12, 2022
- Jan 12, 2022IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Rules Committee - Jan 12, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 12, 2022IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House