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Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022

USA117th CongressHRES-869| House 
| Updated: 1/12/2022
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Rules Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1029
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1029
    Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution


  • January 12, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Congress

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-406: Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022

USA117th CongressHRES-869| House 
| Updated: 1/12/2022
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

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-1029
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution
Jan 12, 2022
Introduced in House
Jan 12, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-1029
    Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution


  • January 12, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • January 12, 2022
    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Ted Lieu

Ted Lieu

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (5)
Val Butler Demings (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)

Rules Committee

Congress

Related Bills

  • HRES 117-406: Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted