Authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

1/26/2024, 11:00 PM

This resolution authorizes initiation of or intervention in certain judicial proceedings by the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to impeach President Biden.

The bill also continues such committees' subpoena power related to the inquiry and ratifies and affirms subpoenas previously issued.

Bill 118 hres 917, titled "Authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary," is a piece of legislation that focuses on the inquiry into whether there are enough grounds for the House of Representatives to impeach President Joseph Biden. The bill specifically allows for the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of these committees as part of the impeachment inquiry.

The bill aims to ensure that the committees conducting the inquiry have the necessary tools and authority to gather information and evidence related to the potential impeachment of President Biden. This includes the ability to enforce subpoenas, which are legal orders requiring individuals to provide testimony or documents relevant to the investigation.

The bill does not take a stance on the impeachment of President Biden but rather seeks to facilitate the investigative process by granting the committees the power to compel cooperation from individuals who may have relevant information. This is an important step in ensuring a thorough and fair inquiry into the President's actions and whether they warrant impeachment. Overall, Bill 118 hres 917 is a procedural measure designed to support the impeachment inquiry process by authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by key committees. It is an important tool in ensuring transparency and accountability in the investigation into President Biden's conduct.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 917

Introduced on
2023-12-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/13/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution authorizes initiation of or intervention in certain judicial proceedings by the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to impeach President Biden.

The bill also continues such committees' subpoena power related to the inquiry and ratifies and affirms subpoenas previously issued.

Bill 118 hres 917, titled "Authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary," is a piece of legislation that focuses on the inquiry into whether there are enough grounds for the House of Representatives to impeach President Joseph Biden. The bill specifically allows for the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of these committees as part of the impeachment inquiry.

The bill aims to ensure that the committees conducting the inquiry have the necessary tools and authority to gather information and evidence related to the potential impeachment of President Biden. This includes the ability to enforce subpoenas, which are legal orders requiring individuals to provide testimony or documents relevant to the investigation.

The bill does not take a stance on the impeachment of President Biden but rather seeks to facilitate the investigative process by granting the committees the power to compel cooperation from individuals who may have relevant information. This is an important step in ensuring a thorough and fair inquiry into the President's actions and whether they warrant impeachment. Overall, Bill 118 hres 917 is a procedural measure designed to support the impeachment inquiry process by authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by key committees. It is an important tool in ensuring transparency and accountability in the investigation into President Biden's conduct.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedAuthorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
Congressional committees•
Congressional oversight•
Congressional-executive branch relations•
Constitution and constitutional amendments•
Evidence and witnesses•
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption•
Government information and archives•
Government studies and investigations•
House Committee on Oversight and Reform•
House Committee on Ways and Means•
House Committee on the Judiciary•
House of Representatives•
Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information•
Legislative rules and procedure•
Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/26/2024

This resolution authorizes initiation of or intervention in certain judicial proceedings by the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the Hous...


Latest Action12/13/2023
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 918, H. Res. 917 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H6924; text: CR H6924)