Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023
United States118th CongressHRES-136House of Representatives
Updated: Feb 17, 2023
Summary
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023 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
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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