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118th Congress
House
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Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 17, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Feb 17, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023
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's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1