House Simple Resolution 1029
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 29, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
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Bill Number
1029
Congress
116
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
Primary focus of measure is Members of Congress; general congressional oversight; congressional agencies, committees, operations; legislative procedures; U.S. Capitol. Measures concerning oversight and investigation of specific matters may fall under the issue-specific relevant policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.
June 29, 2020
06/29/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
06/29/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:21 PM