Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022
United States117th CongressHRES-869House of Representatives
Updated: Jan 12, 2022
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.
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Timeline
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Introduced in House
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