Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.
7/15/2024, 3:32 PMSummary of Bill HRES 1344
Bill 118 HRES 1344, titled "Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena," is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution accuses Attorney General Merrick Garland of failing to comply with a subpoena issued by the House of Representatives.The resolution alleges that Attorney General Garland was summoned to provide certain documents or testimony to the House of Representatives, but failed to do so. As a result, the House of Representatives has found him in contempt for disobeying the subpoena.
The resolution does not specify the exact details of the subpoena or the documents requested from Attorney General Garland. However, it asserts that his failure to comply constitutes a violation of the House's authority and warrants a finding of contempt. If passed, this resolution would officially declare Attorney General Garland in contempt of the House of Representatives. It is important to note that this resolution is a formal rebuke and does not carry any legal consequences for Attorney General Garland. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1344 is a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the executive and legislative branches of the US government. It highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in government operations.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1344
Bill HRES 1344 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 9, 2024. Bill HRES 1344 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2024. Bill HRES 1344's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of July 11, 2024Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1344
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0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.Comments
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