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S 1794 117th Congress Senate Government Operations and Politics Evidence and witnesses Government studies and investigations

IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act

Introduced: May 24, 2021 Introduced by: Hassan, Margaret Wood Democratic · New Hampshire See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 21, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
May 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
May 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act

This bill gives inspectors general the authority to subpoena the in-person attendance and testimony of witnesses. If a witness refuses to obey, inspectors general may seek to enforce the subpoena in U.S. district court.

Inspectors general must notify the Department of Justice seven days before issuing a subpoena.

The Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency shall promulgate standards and provide training relating to the issuance of subpoenas, conflicts of interest, and any other matter deemed necessary to carry out this bill.

What's happening now October 21, 2021

Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · May 24, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1794: IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1794/
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"S. 1794: IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1794/.
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S. 1794, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-1794/.
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