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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.

7/12/2024, 12:18 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 1357

Bill 118 HRES 1357, 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 or testimony requested from Attorney General Garland. It simply states that he failed to comply with the House's request, leading to the contempt finding. 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 1357 is a straightforward resolution accusing Attorney General Merrick Garland of contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena from the House of Representatives.

Current Status of Bill HRES 1357

Bill HRES 1357 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 11, 2024. Bill HRES 1357 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 11, 2024.  Bill HRES 1357's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of July 11, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 1357

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 1357

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 1357

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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