IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act
Summary
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.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced May 24, 2021
Last action Oct 21, 2021
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Actions timeline
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3
Key actions
1
Committee
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Oct 21, 2021
Upper · Passed
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
upper
May 24, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
upper
May 24, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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