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Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2017
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Summary of Bill HR 4010
Bill 115 hr 4010, also known as the Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2017, aims to strengthen the ability of Congress to enforce subpoenas issued during investigations. The bill outlines procedures for enforcing subpoenas, including authorizing the House or Senate to seek a court order to enforce compliance.
Under the bill, individuals who fail to comply with a congressional subpoena could face penalties, including fines or imprisonment. The bill also allows for the appointment of a special counsel to enforce compliance with subpoenas.
Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to report to Congress on the status of enforcement actions related to congressional subpoenas. This provision aims to increase transparency and accountability in the enforcement process. Overall, the Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2017 seeks to ensure that Congress has the necessary tools to compel individuals to comply with subpoenas issued during investigations, ultimately strengthening the oversight and investigative powers of Congress.
Under the bill, individuals who fail to comply with a congressional subpoena could face penalties, including fines or imprisonment. The bill also allows for the appointment of a special counsel to enforce compliance with subpoenas.
Additionally, the bill requires the Attorney General to report to Congress on the status of enforcement actions related to congressional subpoenas. This provision aims to increase transparency and accountability in the enforcement process. Overall, the Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2017 seeks to ensure that Congress has the necessary tools to compel individuals to comply with subpoenas issued during investigations, ultimately strengthening the oversight and investigative powers of Congress.
Current Status of Bill HR 4010
Bill HR 4010 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 11, 2017. Bill HR 4010 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on October 11, 2017. Bill HR 4010's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of October 24, 2017
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4010
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4010
Primary Policy Focus
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4010
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