House Bill 8335
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8335
Congress
116
Policy Area
Law
Law
Primary focus of measure is matters affecting civil actions and administrative remedies, courts and judicial administration, general constitutional issues, dispute resolution, including mediation and arbitration. Measures concerning specific constitutional amendments may fall under the policy area relevant to the subject matter of the amendment (e.g., Education). Measures concerning criminal procedure and law enforcement may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2020
This bill addresses compliance with congressional subpoenas, including by allowing the Senate or the House of Representatives to bring a civil action against the recipient of a congressional subpoena in order to enforce compliance.September 22, 2020
09/22/2020
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
09/22/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:56 PM