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IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act

USA117th CongressS-1794| Senate 
| Updated: 10/21/2021
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
May 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct 21, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
  • May 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • October 21, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.

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IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act

USA117th CongressS-1794| Senate 
| Updated: 10/21/2021
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.
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Timeline
May 24, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 24, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Oct 21, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
  • May 24, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 24, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • October 21, 2021
    Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Chuck Grassley (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Evidence and witnessesGovernment studies and investigations