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Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act
12/30/2022, 8:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6079
Bill 117 HR 6079, also known as the Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to strengthen the ability of Congress to enforce subpoenas issued to individuals who are required to testify or provide documents in congressional investigations.
The bill outlines specific procedures and penalties for individuals who fail to comply with congressional subpoenas. It allows Congress to seek enforcement of subpoenas through the federal courts, including the ability to hold non-compliant individuals in contempt of Congress.
Additionally, the bill provides for expedited judicial review of disputes related to congressional subpoenas, ensuring that Congress can effectively carry out its oversight responsibilities. Overall, the Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act aims to enhance the ability of Congress to compel testimony and documents from individuals involved in congressional investigations, ultimately strengthening the oversight function of Congress.
The bill outlines specific procedures and penalties for individuals who fail to comply with congressional subpoenas. It allows Congress to seek enforcement of subpoenas through the federal courts, including the ability to hold non-compliant individuals in contempt of Congress.
Additionally, the bill provides for expedited judicial review of disputes related to congressional subpoenas, ensuring that Congress can effectively carry out its oversight responsibilities. Overall, the Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act aims to enhance the ability of Congress to compel testimony and documents from individuals involved in congressional investigations, ultimately strengthening the oversight function of Congress.
Congressional Summary of HR 6079
Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act
This bill addresses compliance with congressional subpoenas, including by allowing the Senate or the House of Representatives to bring a civil action against the recipient of a congressional subpoena in order to enforce compliance.Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HR 6079
Bill HR 6079 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 26, 2021. Bill HR 6079 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 26, 2021. Bill HR 6079's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6079
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6079
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6079
Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act
Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act
To protect our democracy by preventing abuses of presidential power, restoring checks and balances and accountability and transparency in government, and defending elections against foreign interference, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6079
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