Providing for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 979) recommending that the House of Representatives find Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten, Chief of Staff, White House, in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary and for the adoption of the resolution (H. Res. 980) authorizing the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce certain subpoenas.

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Summary of Bill HRES 982

Bill 110 HRES 982, also known as H. Res. 979 and H. Res. 980, addresses the issue of Harriet Miers and Joshua Bolten, Chief of Staff at the White House, refusing to comply with subpoenas issued by the Committee on the Judiciary. The resolution recommends that the House of Representatives find Miers and Bolten in contempt of Congress for their refusal to comply with the subpoenas.

Additionally, the resolution authorizes the Committee on the Judiciary to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings in order to enforce the subpoenas that have been ignored by Miers and Bolten. This resolution highlights the importance of congressional oversight and the need for government officials to cooperate with investigations conducted by Congress.

Overall, Bill 110 HRES 982 aims to hold Miers and Bolten accountable for their refusal to comply with subpoenas and to ensure that Congress is able to effectively carry out its oversight responsibilities.

Current Status of Bill HRES 982

Bill HRES 982 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2008. Bill HRES 982 was introduced during Congress 110 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2008. Bill HRES 982's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of February 14, 2008