Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution

Fact Sheet API

Bill Number

HRES 1029

Introduced

Jun 29, 2020

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

Topics

Civil actions and liability Congress Congressional committees Congressional oversight Congressional-executive branch relations Constitution and constitutional amendments Evidence and witnesses Federal officials House of Representatives Legislative rules and procedure Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Full Text

View Full Bill Text

Votes

Summary

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution

This resolution authorizes the House of Representatives to enforce congressional subpoenas by holding noncomplying individuals in contempt and levying monetary penalties against them.

Actions

Jun 29, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Jun 29, 2020

Introduced in House

Amendments

Related Bills