Recommending that the House of Representatives find Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Ethics.

United States119th CongressHRES-1504House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 1, 2026

Summary

This resolution declares Michael Joseph to be in contempt of Congress due to his failure to comply with two specific subpoenas issued on September 11, 2025. These subpoenas required him to both produce documents (subpoena duces tecum) and appear for testimony (subpoena ad testificandum) before an Investigative Subcommittee. To address this non-compliance, the resolution directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify the Committee on Ethics' report detailing Mr. Joseph's refusal to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia . This certification is intended to initiate legal proceedings against Mr. Joseph as provided by law. Furthermore, the Speaker is mandated to take all other appropriate actions necessary to enforce the outstanding subpoenas.

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  1. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

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  2. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

  3. Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5393)

  4. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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