HRES 406 United States House · 117th Congress

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution

Summary

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.

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May 2021

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Introduced May 17, 2021 Last action May 17, 2021

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May 17, 2021

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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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May 17, 2021

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1 primary · 16 co-sponsors

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