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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 Oversight and Accountability.
7/9/2024, 6:57 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1293
Bill 118 HRES 1293 is a resolution that recommends the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress. This recommendation is based on Garland's refusal to comply with a subpoena that was duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
The resolution highlights the importance of congressional oversight and the need for government officials to cooperate with investigations. It argues that Garland's refusal to comply with the subpoena undermines the ability of Congress to fulfill its constitutional duty to oversee the executive branch.
The resolution calls for the House of Representatives to take action to hold Garland accountable for his refusal to comply with the subpoena. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that government officials are held to account for their actions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1293 is a serious recommendation that highlights the tensions between the executive and legislative branches of government. It underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in government, and the need for officials to cooperate with congressional investigations.
The resolution highlights the importance of congressional oversight and the need for government officials to cooperate with investigations. It argues that Garland's refusal to comply with the subpoena undermines the ability of Congress to fulfill its constitutional duty to oversee the executive branch.
The resolution calls for the House of Representatives to take action to hold Garland accountable for his refusal to comply with the subpoena. It emphasizes the importance of upholding the rule of law and ensuring that government officials are held to account for their actions. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1293 is a serious recommendation that highlights the tensions between the executive and legislative branches of government. It underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in government, and the need for officials to cooperate with congressional investigations.
Congressional Summary of HRES 1293
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 Oversight 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 1293
Bill HRES 1293 is currently in the status of Passed in House since June 12, 2024. Bill HRES 1293 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on June 12, 2024. Bill HRES 1293's most recent activity was Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, H. Res. 1293 is considered passed House. as of June 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1293
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1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
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0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1293
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 Oversight and Accountability.
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 Oversight and Accountability.
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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.
Bill HRES 1292July 9, 2024
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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