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Subpoena Compliance Accountability Act
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 706
Bill 118 HRES 706, also known as the Subpoena Compliance Accountability Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to hold individuals and organizations accountable for complying with subpoenas issued by Congress.
The bill outlines specific requirements for individuals and organizations who receive a subpoena from Congress. It requires them to respond to the subpoena in a timely manner and provide all requested documents and information. Failure to comply with a subpoena could result in penalties, including fines or other consequences.
Additionally, the bill establishes a process for Congress to enforce compliance with subpoenas. This includes the ability to seek court orders to compel compliance and to hold individuals or organizations in contempt if they fail to comply. Overall, the Subpoena Compliance Accountability Act aims to ensure that Congress is able to effectively conduct oversight and investigations by holding individuals and organizations accountable for complying with subpoenas. It is intended to strengthen the ability of Congress to gather information and hold individuals and organizations accountable for their actions.
The bill outlines specific requirements for individuals and organizations who receive a subpoena from Congress. It requires them to respond to the subpoena in a timely manner and provide all requested documents and information. Failure to comply with a subpoena could result in penalties, including fines or other consequences.
Additionally, the bill establishes a process for Congress to enforce compliance with subpoenas. This includes the ability to seek court orders to compel compliance and to hold individuals or organizations in contempt if they fail to comply. Overall, the Subpoena Compliance Accountability Act aims to ensure that Congress is able to effectively conduct oversight and investigations by holding individuals and organizations accountable for complying with subpoenas. It is intended to strengthen the ability of Congress to gather information and hold individuals and organizations accountable for their actions.
Congressional Summary of HRES 706
Subpoena Compliance Accountability Act
This bill allows a Member of the House of Representatives to object to the consideration of any legislation that funds the salary of a federal officer or employee who has been convicted of, and exhausted all related appeals for, refusing to comply with a congressional subpoena.
Current Status of Bill HRES 706
Bill HRES 706 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 20, 2023. Bill HRES 706 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 20, 2023. Bill HRES 706's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of September 20, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 706
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 706
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 706
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