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Agency Subpoena Compliance Act
12/15/2023, 3:59 PM
Summary of Bill HR 3901
Bill 118 hr 3901, also known as the Agency Subpoena Compliance Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish procedures for federal agencies to comply with subpoenas issued by Congress.
The bill outlines specific requirements for agencies when they receive a subpoena from Congress, including deadlines for responding to the subpoena and procedures for providing the requested information. It also requires agencies to designate a specific official to be responsible for overseeing compliance with subpoenas.
Additionally, the Agency Subpoena Compliance Act includes provisions for penalties if agencies fail to comply with a subpoena in a timely manner. These penalties may include fines or other disciplinary actions. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that federal agencies are held accountable and responsive to requests for information from Congress. By establishing clear procedures and consequences for non-compliance, the Agency Subpoena Compliance Act aims to promote transparency and cooperation between the executive and legislative branches of government.
The bill outlines specific requirements for agencies when they receive a subpoena from Congress, including deadlines for responding to the subpoena and procedures for providing the requested information. It also requires agencies to designate a specific official to be responsible for overseeing compliance with subpoenas.
Additionally, the Agency Subpoena Compliance Act includes provisions for penalties if agencies fail to comply with a subpoena in a timely manner. These penalties may include fines or other disciplinary actions. Overall, the goal of this legislation is to ensure that federal agencies are held accountable and responsive to requests for information from Congress. By establishing clear procedures and consequences for non-compliance, the Agency Subpoena Compliance Act aims to promote transparency and cooperation between the executive and legislative branches of government.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3901
Bill HR 3901 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2023. Bill HR 3901 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2023. Bill HR 3901's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 7, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3901
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
6Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
6Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3901
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3901
Agency Subpoena Compliance Act
Agency Subpoena Compliance Act
To establish procedures to reduce agency funding for failure to comply with lawfully issued congressional subpoenas, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3901
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