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US HR2089

US HR2089
IG Subpoena Authority Act


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Introduced
03/19/2021
In Committee
03/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide testimonial subpoena authority, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill, the IG Subpoena Authority Act, amends the Inspector General Act of 1978 to provide Inspectors General (IGs) with testimonial subpoena authority. Specifically, the bill allows IGs to require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of witnesses as necessary to perform their functions, with some limitations. The bill establishes a Subpoena Panel of three IGs to approve subpoena requests, and requires the IG to notify the Attorney General, who may object if the subpoena would interfere with an ongoing investigation. The bill also requires IGs to include in their reports a description of their use of this subpoena authority.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (on 03/19/2021)

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