0
0
0
Authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
1/26/2024, 11:00 PM
Summary of Bill HRES 917
Bill 118 hres 917, titled "Authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary," is a piece of legislation that focuses on the inquiry into whether there are enough grounds for the House of Representatives to impeach President Joseph Biden. The bill specifically allows for the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of these committees as part of the impeachment inquiry.
The bill aims to ensure that the committees conducting the inquiry have the necessary tools and authority to gather information and evidence related to the potential impeachment of President Biden. This includes the ability to enforce subpoenas, which are legal orders requiring individuals to provide testimony or documents relevant to the investigation.
The bill does not take a stance on the impeachment of President Biden but rather seeks to facilitate the investigative process by granting the committees the power to compel cooperation from individuals who may have relevant information. This is an important step in ensuring a thorough and fair inquiry into the President's actions and whether they warrant impeachment. Overall, Bill 118 hres 917 is a procedural measure designed to support the impeachment inquiry process by authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by key committees. It is an important tool in ensuring transparency and accountability in the investigation into President Biden's conduct.
The bill aims to ensure that the committees conducting the inquiry have the necessary tools and authority to gather information and evidence related to the potential impeachment of President Biden. This includes the ability to enforce subpoenas, which are legal orders requiring individuals to provide testimony or documents relevant to the investigation.
The bill does not take a stance on the impeachment of President Biden but rather seeks to facilitate the investigative process by granting the committees the power to compel cooperation from individuals who may have relevant information. This is an important step in ensuring a thorough and fair inquiry into the President's actions and whether they warrant impeachment. Overall, Bill 118 hres 917 is a procedural measure designed to support the impeachment inquiry process by authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by key committees. It is an important tool in ensuring transparency and accountability in the investigation into President Biden's conduct.
Congressional Summary of HRES 917
This resolution authorizes initiation of or intervention in certain judicial proceedings by the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to impeach President Biden.
The bill also continues such committees' subpoena power related to the inquiry and ratifies and affirms subpoenas previously issued.
Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill HRES 917
Bill HRES 917 is currently in the status of Passed in House since December 13, 2023. Bill HRES 917 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 7, 2023. Bill HRES 917's most recent activity was Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 918, H. Res. 917 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H6924; text: CR H6924) as of December 13, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 917
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 917
Primary Policy Focus
CongressPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional committees
- Congressional oversight
- Congressional-executive branch relations
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Evidence and witnesses
- Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
- House Committee on Oversight and Reform
- House Committee on Ways and Means
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- House of Representatives
- Intelligence activities, surveillance, classified information
- Legislative rules and procedure
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 917
Authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
Authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
Comments
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 917
Latest Bills
Stopping Fraudulent Payments Act
Bill HR 8464June 5, 2026
Fraud Prevention and Accountability Act
Bill HR 8312June 4, 2026
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027
Bill HR 8646June 4, 2026
No Taxpayer-Funded Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2026
Bill HR 8914June 4, 2026
No Aid for Ghost Students Act of 2026
Bill HR 7892June 4, 2026
No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026
Bill HR 7726June 4, 2026
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8646) making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7726) to amend the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to withhold funds from noncompliant States under such Act; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7892) to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require to the Secretary of Education to use an identity fraud detection system to review each FAFSA to determine whether the FAFSA presents a reasonable suspicion of identity fraud; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8872) to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to target funds to low-income families, strengthen program integrity guardrails for State expenditure of funds, require measurement of improper payments, and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 1333June 4, 2026
Preventing Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in TANF Act
Bill HR 8872June 4, 2026
Waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.
Bill HRES 1336June 4, 2026
A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against the Islamic Republic of Iran that have not been authorized by Congress.
Bill SJRES 185June 4, 2026
Directing certain committees to continue their ongoing investigations as part of the existing House of Representatives inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.
Bill HRES 918December 18, 2023
