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US HRes507
US HRes507Affirming the validity of subpoenas duly issued and investigations undertaken by any standing or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives pursuant to authorities delegated by the Constitution and the Rules of the House of Representatives.
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Introduced
07/23/2019
07/23/2019
In Committee
07/23/2019
07/23/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Affirming the validity of subpoenas duly issued and investigations undertaken by any standing or permanent select committee of the House of Representatives pursuant to authorities delegated by the Constitution and the Rules of the House of Representatives. This resolution ratifies and affirms current and future House investigations and subpoenas related to the President.
AI Summary
This Resolution formally declares that the House of Representatives ratifies and affirms all investigations and subpoenas, both current and future, issued by its standing or permanent select committees, provided these actions are taken under the authority granted by the U.S. Constitution and the House's own rules (specifically rules X and XI). This includes investigations and subpoenas related to the President, his family, his businesses, and various executive branch offices and personnel, as well as any third parties holding information relevant to these individuals or entities. The resolution aims to definitively reject legal challenges that have questioned the validity of such committee actions, particularly when they involve seeking information about the President, by asserting the House's inherent power to conduct oversight and investigations for legitimate legislative purposes.
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Last Action
Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 509, H. Res. 507 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H7312-7313; text: CR H7312-7313) (on 07/24/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-resolution/507/all-info | 07/24/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres507/BILLS-116hres507eh.pdf | 07/26/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres507/BILLS-116hres507eh.pdf.pdf | 07/26/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres507/BILLS-116hres507ih.pdf | 07/24/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hres507/BILLS-116hres507ih.pdf.pdf | 07/24/2019 |
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