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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 918

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 918

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.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 918

Bill HRES 918 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2023. Bill HRES 918 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 7, 2023. Bill HRES 918's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of December 13, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 918

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Congress

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Congressional committeesCongressional oversightCongressional-executive branch relationsConstitution and constitutional amendmentsEvidence and witnessesGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHouse Committee on Oversight and ReformHouse Committee on Ways and MeansHouse Committee on the JudiciaryHouse of RepresentativesIntelligence activities, surveillance, classified informationLegislative rules and procedurePresidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 918

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.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.

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