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

Introduced: June 10, 2019 Introduced by: McGovern, James P. Democratic · Massachusetts See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 12 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
Sep 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.
Jun 11, 2019
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 11, 2019
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 229 - 191 (Roll no. 247). (text: CR H4411)
Jun 11, 2019
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 11, 2019
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 430.
Jun 11, 2019
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.
Jun 11, 2019
Rule H. Res. 431 passed House.
Jun 11, 2019
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 431. (consideration: CR H4411-4423)
Jun 10, 2019
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 116-108.
Jun 10, 2019
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 27.
Jun 6, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jun 6, 2019
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jun 11, 2019 House · vote #247 On Agreeing to the Resolution Passed 229–191 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 266 — Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 431 the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Commi… Agreed to Jun 11, 2019
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now September 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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 431 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2740) making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Huma…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 47
All 47 Democratic 41
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Jun 10, 2019
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Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Jun 10, 2019
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Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Jun 10, 2019
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Casten, Sean
Illinois · Jun 10, 2019
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Castor, Kathy
Florida · Jun 10, 2019
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Clarke, Yvette D.
New York · Jun 10, 2019
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · Jun 10, 2019
DAVIS, SUSAN
· Jun 10, 2019
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Dean, Madeleine
Pennsylvania · Jun 10, 2019
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DeGette, Diana
Colorado · Jun 10, 2019
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DeLauro, Rosa L.
Connecticut · Jun 10, 2019
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DeSaulnier, Mark
California · Jun 10, 2019
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Escobar, Veronica
Texas · Jun 10, 2019
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Espaillat, Adriano
New York · Jun 10, 2019
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Garcia, Sylvia R.
Texas · Jun 10, 2019
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Gomez, Jimmy
California · Jun 10, 2019
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Jayapal, Pramila
Washington · Jun 10, 2019
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Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"
Georgia · Jun 10, 2019
LEWIS, JOHN
· Jun 10, 2019
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Lieu, Ted
California · Jun 10, 2019
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Jun 10, 2019
LOWEY, NITA
· Jun 10, 2019
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Luján, Ben Ray
New Mexico · Jun 10, 2019
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Matsui, Doris O.
California · Jun 10, 2019
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Meng, Grace
New York · Jun 10, 2019
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Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Jun 10, 2019
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Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Jun 10, 2019
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Jun 10, 2019
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Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Jun 10, 2019
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Pallone, Frank
New Jersey · Jun 10, 2019
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Panetta, Jimmy
California · Jun 10, 2019
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Pressley, Ayanna
Massachusetts · Jun 10, 2019
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Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Jun 10, 2019
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Scanlon, Mary Gay
Pennsylvania · Jun 10, 2019
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · Jun 10, 2019
SERRANO, JOSE
· Jun 10, 2019
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Smith, Adam
Washington · Jun 10, 2019
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Thompson, Mike
California · Jun 10, 2019
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Jun 10, 2019
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Torres, Norma J.
California · Jun 10, 2019
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Jun 10, 2019
CUMMINGS, ELIJAH
· Jun 6, 2019
ENGEL, ELIOT
· Jun 6, 2019
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Nadler, Jerrold
New York · Jun 6, 2019
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Neal, Richard E.
Massachusetts · Jun 6, 2019
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Schiff, Adam B.
California · Jun 6, 2019
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Waters, Maxine
California · Jun 6, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 430: Authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas and for other purposes.. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-430/
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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.." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HRES-430/.
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