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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.
7/15/2024, 3:32 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 1344
Bill 118 HRES 1344, titled "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 resolution alleges that Attorney General Garland was summoned to provide certain documents or testimony to the House of Representatives, but failed to do so. As a result, the House of Representatives has found him in contempt for disobeying the subpoena.
The resolution does not specify the exact details of the subpoena or the documents requested from Attorney General Garland. However, it asserts that his failure to comply constitutes a violation of the House's authority and warrants a finding of contempt. If passed, this resolution would officially declare Attorney General Garland in contempt of the House of Representatives. It is important to note that this resolution is a formal rebuke and does not carry any legal consequences for Attorney General Garland. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1344 is a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the executive and legislative branches of the US government. It highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in government operations.
The resolution alleges that Attorney General Garland was summoned to provide certain documents or testimony to the House of Representatives, but failed to do so. As a result, the House of Representatives has found him in contempt for disobeying the subpoena.
The resolution does not specify the exact details of the subpoena or the documents requested from Attorney General Garland. However, it asserts that his failure to comply constitutes a violation of the House's authority and warrants a finding of contempt. If passed, this resolution would officially declare Attorney General Garland in contempt of the House of Representatives. It is important to note that this resolution is a formal rebuke and does not carry any legal consequences for Attorney General Garland. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 1344 is a significant development in the ongoing tensions between the executive and legislative branches of the US government. It highlights the importance of transparency and accountability in government operations.
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Current Status of Bill HRES 1344
Bill HRES 1344 is currently in the status of Failed in House since July 11, 2024. Bill HRES 1344 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 9, 2024. Bill HRES 1344's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of July 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1344
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
10Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
10Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1344
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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1344
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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