H.Res. 869 · 117th Congress · House

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Introduced
Jan 12, 22
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 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 penalty, detention, or both.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 12, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. JAN 12, 2022IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 12, 2022IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Committees

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Rules Committee

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Referred: Jan 12, 2022

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