Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022
Summary
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022 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.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2022
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President
Introduced Jan 12, 2022
Last action Jan 12, 2022
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Committee
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Jan 12, 2022
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
lower
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 5 co-sponsors
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