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Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution

Introduced: May 17, 2021 Introduced by: Lieu, Ted Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
May 17, 2021
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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's happening now May 17, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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