House Simple Resolution 1543
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Recommending that the House of Representatives find Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Passed House on Sep 16, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill addresses the issue of Leon D. Black's failure to comply with congressional subpoenas for a deposition and production of documents. It states that he shall be found in contempt of Congress and outlines the Speaker of the House's responsibility to certify the report of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, as well as take all appropriate actions to enforce the subpoenas. The bill impacts the enforcement of congressional oversight and the consequences for individuals who fail to comply with congressional subpoenas.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
1543
Congress
119
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.
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September 16, 2026
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09/16/2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/16/2026
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5931)
09/16/2026
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5931)
09/16/2026
Mr. Comer asked unanimous consent to call up H. Res. 1543 and asked for its immediate consideration.
09/16/2026
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5931)
09/15/2026
The committee favorably reported H.Rept. 119-831 by the yeas and nays 41-0.
09/15/2026
The committee report referred to in this resolution is H.Rept. 119-831.
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