H.Res. 406 · 117th Congress · House

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Introduced
May 17, 21
Passed House
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Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution

This resolution authorizes the House of Representatives to enforce congressional subpoenas by holding noncomplying individuals in contempt and levying monetary penalties against them.

Action Timeline

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  1. MAY 17, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. MAY 17, 2021•IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAY 17, 2021•IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Committees

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Rules Committee

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Referred: May 17, 2021

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