Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023

This resolution amends House rules to strengthen congressional oversight by establishing clear procedures for enforcing committee subpoenas against executive branch officials. It requires senior responsible officials to either provide requested documents or testimony within a set timeframe or file written objections, with negotiations allowed for disputed requests. If officials fail to comply after this process, committees could report contempt resolutions to the full House, potentially imposing monetary penalties up to $100,000 or detention. The resolution specifically targets executive branch officials who control requested information and aims to give Congress more effective tools for obtaining information needed for legislative work.