Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
118-HRES-1293118th CongressIntroduced Jun 12, 2024Congress
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, H. Res. 1293 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3971; text: CR H3971)
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Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1](R-KY-1)Summary
This resolution finds Attorney General Merrick Brian Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. It also directs the Speaker of the House to (1) certify the related report from the House Oversight Committee to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia for criminal proceedings, and (2) take all other appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.
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Congressional committeesCongressional oversightCriminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationEvidence and witnessesFederal officialsHouse of Representatives
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Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, H. Res. 1293 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H3971; text: CR H3971)
Jun 12, 2024House floor actions
Passed/agreed to in House: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1287, H. Res. 1293 is considered passed House.
Jun 12, 2024Library of Congress
Pursuant to section 6 of H.Res. 1287, the resolution accompanying House Report 118-533, H.Res. 1293, is considered adopted.
Jun 12, 2024House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2024Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jun 12, 2024Library of Congress