HRES 1293 United States House · 118th Congress

Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

This resolution (HRES 1293) recommends that the House of Representatives find Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. It directs the Speaker to certify the committee's report detailing the Attorney General's non-compliance to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, enabling potential legal action under federal law. The resolution does not create new law but formally addresses the Department of Justice's failure to provide requested documents. It directly affects the Attorney General and the Department of Justice's compliance with congressional subpoenas.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
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Jun 2024
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House Passage
Jun 2024
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Introduced Jun 12, 2024 Last action Jun 12, 2024
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Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, H. Res. 1293 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3971; text: CR H3971)
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Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, H. Res. 1293 is considered passed House.
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Jun 12, 2024
Lower · Passed
Pursuant to section 6 of H.Res. 1287, the resolution accompanying House Report 118-533, H.Res. 1293, is considered adopted.
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Jun 12, 2024
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James Comer
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