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H.Res. 869 (117th)

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022

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Introduced

12 January 2022

Last action

12 January 2022 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Sponsors

Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Dean, Madeleine [D-PA-4], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Subjects

Discovery layer

Source updated

6 December 2025

Summary

Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2022 This resolution sets forth procedures regarding committee subpoenas by the House of Representatives, including allowing the House of Representatives to enforce committee subpoenas with respect to federal departments, agencies, executive branch officials, and other persons. Specifically, the resolution allows the House to punish a noncomplying individual held in contempt with a monetary penalty, detention, or both.

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Timeline

  1. 12 January 2022

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 12 January 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 12 January 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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