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- H.RES.869
H.RES.869: Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 12, 2022
- Latest Major Action Jan. 12, 2022
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 12, 2022
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 12, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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| Jan. 12, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) |