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HR 5246 113th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Congressional oversight Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation Criminal procedure and sentencing Evidence and witnesses Legislative rules and procedure

To require the United States attorney to bring the matter of an individual's contempt of Congress before a grand jury not later than 30 days after receiving a certification from the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President of the Senate that the individual is in contempt.

Introduced: July 29, 2014 Introduced by: Jordan, Jim Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 26, 2014
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Jul 29, 2014
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 29, 2014
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Requires the United States attorney to bring the matter of an individual's contempt of Congress before a grand jury not later than 30 days after receiving a certification from the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of a statement of facts that the individual is in contempt.

What's happening now September 26, 2014

Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.

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