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Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.
7/9/2024, 6:58 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1292
Bill 118 HRES 1292 is a resolution introduced in the US House of Representatives that recommends finding United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress. This recommendation is based on Garland's refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.
The Committee on the Judiciary had issued a subpoena to Attorney General Garland requesting certain documents or information. However, Garland declined to comply with the subpoena, citing various reasons for his refusal.
The resolution argues that Garland's refusal to comply with the subpoena constitutes a violation of Congress's oversight authority and hinders its ability to conduct investigations and fulfill its constitutional duties. It calls for the House of Representatives to formally find Garland in contempt of Congress for his actions. The resolution is currently being debated in the House of Representatives, with members from both parties weighing in on the issue. It remains to be seen how the House will ultimately vote on the resolution and what consequences, if any, Garland may face if found in contempt.
The Committee on the Judiciary had issued a subpoena to Attorney General Garland requesting certain documents or information. However, Garland declined to comply with the subpoena, citing various reasons for his refusal.
The resolution argues that Garland's refusal to comply with the subpoena constitutes a violation of Congress's oversight authority and hinders its ability to conduct investigations and fulfill its constitutional duties. It calls for the House of Representatives to formally find Garland in contempt of Congress for his actions. The resolution is currently being debated in the House of Representatives, with members from both parties weighing in on the issue. It remains to be seen how the House will ultimately vote on the resolution and what consequences, if any, Garland may face if found in contempt.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1292
This resolution finds Attorney General Merrick Brian Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. It also directs the Speaker of the House to (1) certify the related report from the House Judiciary Committee to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia for criminal proceedings, and (2) take all other appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1292
Bill HRES 1292 is currently in the status of Passed in House since June 12, 2024. Bill HRES 1292 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2024. Bill HRES 1292's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of June 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1292
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0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
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0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1292
Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.
Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.
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