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Introduced
07/12/2019
07/12/2019
In Committee
08/06/2019
08/06/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Revised Statutes of the United States and title 28, United States Code, to enhance compliance with requests for information pursuant to legislative power under Article I of the Constitution, and for other purposes. This bill establishes certain rules that apply in a civil action by the Senate, House of Representatives, or a congressional committee or subcommittee against an individual who receives, but fails to comply with, a congressional subpoena. Additionally, the bill establishes requirements for the recipient of a subpoena from a congressional committee or subcommittee.
AI Summary
This bill, the Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2019, establishes certain rules and requirements that apply when the Senate, House of Representatives, or a congressional committee or subcommittee files a civil action against an individual who fails to comply with a congressional subpoena. The bill sets expedited procedures for these actions, allows the court to impose monetary penalties against government agency heads who willfully fail to comply with subpoenas, and requires recipients of congressional subpoenas to provide detailed logs identifying any records being withheld and the legal basis for doing so. Additionally, the bill clarifies that it does not diminish Congress's inherent authority or previously established methods for enforcing subpoenas, nor does it establish Congress's acceptance of any asserted privilege or legal basis for noncompliance.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet. (on 08/06/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3732/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3732/BILLS-116hr3732ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3732/BILLS-116hr3732ih.pdf.pdf |
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