S. 1794 · 117th Congress · Senate

IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act

Active· Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
Introduced
May 24, 21
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act

This bill gives inspectors general the authority to subpoena the in-person attendance and testimony of witnesses. If a witness refuses to obey, inspectors general may seek to enforce the subpoena in U.S. district court.

Inspectors general must notify the Department of Justice seven days before issuing a subpoena.

The Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency shall promulgate standards and provide training relating to the issuance of subpoenas, conflicts of interest, and any other matter deemed necessary to carry out this bill.

Action Timeline

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  1. OCT 21, 2021Committee

    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

  2. MAY 24, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  3. MAY 24, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Committees

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: Oct 21, 2021

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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

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Referred: May 24, 2021

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