Recommending that the House of Representatives find Hector Roos in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Ethics.
United States119th CongressHRES-1505House of Representatives
Updated: Sep 1, 2026
Summary
This resolution declares Hector Roos to be in contempt of Congress due to his failure to comply with two specific subpoenas issued on August 12, 2025. These subpoenas included a subpoena duces tecum , requiring the production of documents, and a subpoena ad testificandum , demanding his appearance to testify before an Investigative Subcommittee. The resolution mandates that the Speaker of the House certify the Committee on Ethics' report, which details Mr. Roos's refusal, to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. This action is intended to initiate legal proceedings against Mr. Roos as prescribed by law. Furthermore, the Speaker is directed to undertake all other necessary and appropriate actions to enforce the aforementioned subpoenas.
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5394)
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Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5394)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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