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Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.

5/9/2024, 7:38 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1205

Bill 118 HRES 1205, also known as the Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena, is a resolution introduced in the US Congress. The resolution accuses Attorney General Merrick Garland of failing to comply with a subpoena issued by the House of Representatives.

The House of Representatives issued a subpoena to Attorney General Garland requesting certain documents or information related to a specific matter. However, Attorney General Garland allegedly did not provide the requested documents or information in a timely manner, leading to the accusation of contempt.

The resolution aims to formally declare that Attorney General Garland is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying the subpoena. If passed, this resolution could have serious consequences for Attorney General Garland, potentially including legal penalties or other disciplinary actions. It is important to note that this resolution is a serious matter and reflects the ongoing tensions between the executive and legislative branches of the US government. The resolution will likely be debated and voted on in the House of Representatives, with both supporters and opponents presenting their arguments before a final decision is made.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1205

Bill HRES 1205 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 7, 2024. Bill HRES 1205 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 7, 2024.  Bill HRES 1205's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of May 7, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1205

Total Number of Sponsors
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Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
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Total Number of Cosponsors
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Democrat Cosponsors
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Republican Cosponsors
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Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1205

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1205

Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.
Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.

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