To require the United States attorney to bring the matter of an individual's contempt of Congress before a grand jury not later than 30 days after receiving a certification from the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President of the Senate that the individual is in contempt.
113-HR-5246113th CongressIntroduced Jul 29, 2014Crime and Law Enforcement
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sponsor
Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4](R-OH-4)Summary
Requires the United States attorney to bring the matter of an individual's contempt of Congress before a grand jury not later than 30 days after receiving a certification from the President of the Senate or the Speaker of the House of a statement of facts that the individual is in contempt.
Subjects
Congressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationCriminal procedure and sentencingEvidence and witnessesLegislative rules and procedure
Actions (4)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.
Sep 26, 2014House committee actions
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jul 29, 2014House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2014Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 29, 2014Library of Congress