118th Congress · HOUSE RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Res. 136 — Congressional Inherent Contempt Resolution of 2023

“Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the enforcement of committee subpoenas to executive branch officials, and for other purposes.”

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Introduced Feb 17, 2023

Last action Feb 17, 2023

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Feb 17, 2023

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Referred

Feb 17, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This resolution sets forth procedures regarding committee subpoenas by the House of Representatives, including allowing the House of Representatives to enforce committee subpoenas with respect to federal departments, agencies, executive branch officials, and other persons. Specifically, the resolution allows the House to punish a noncomplying individual held in contempt with a monetary penalty, detention, or both.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Feb 17, 2023

Introduced in House

Feb 17, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.