Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives 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.

12/18/2023, 11:45 PM

This resolution directs specified committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist to impeach President Biden. The resolution also adopts H. Res. 917, which, related to the inquiry, authorizes initiation of or intervention in certain judicial proceedings by the committees and continues the committees' subpoena authority.

Specifically, the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary must continue their investigations, as set forth in the memorandum issued by the chairs of such committees entitled Impeachment Inquiry, dated September 27, 2023.

The resolution also sets forth additional committee authorities for conducting proceedings related to the inquiry.

Bill 118 HRES 918, also known as the House Resolution 918, directs certain committees in the US Congress to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether there are sufficient grounds to impeach President Joseph Biden. The resolution aims to determine if the House of Representatives should exercise its Constitutional power to impeach the President. The purpose of the resolution is to ensure a thorough and comprehensive investigation into any potential wrongdoing by President Biden. The resolution does not indicate any specific allegations or charges against the President, but rather seeks to gather all relevant information to make an informed decision on whether impeachment proceedings are warranted. The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution and ensuring accountability in government.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 918

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 directs specified committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist to impeach President Biden. The resolution also adopts H. Res. 917, which, related to the inquiry, authorizes initiation of or intervention in certain judicial proceedings by the committees and continues the committees' subpoena authority.

Specifically, the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, and the Judiciary must continue their investigations, as set forth in the memorandum issued by the chairs of such committees entitled Impeachment Inquiry, dated September 27, 2023.

The resolution also sets forth additional committee authorities for conducting proceedings related to the inquiry.

Bill 118 HRES 918, also known as the House Resolution 918, directs certain committees in the US Congress to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether there are sufficient grounds to impeach President Joseph Biden. The resolution aims to determine if the House of Representatives should exercise its Constitutional power to impeach the President. The purpose of the resolution is to ensure a thorough and comprehensive investigation into any potential wrongdoing by President Biden. The resolution does not indicate any specific allegations or charges against the President, but rather seeks to gather all relevant information to make an informed decision on whether impeachment proceedings are warranted. The resolution emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution and ensuring accountability in government.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedDirecting certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives 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

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Latest Summary12/18/2023

This resolution directs specified committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist to impeach President Biden. The resolution also adopts H. Res. 91...


Latest Action12/13/2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.