H.R. 8335
Referred to CommitteeCongressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2020
Introduced 9/22/2020•116th Congress•House
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
9/22/2020 • House
Summary
Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2020
This bill addresses compliance with congressional subpoenas, including by allowing the Senate or the House of Representatives to bring a civil action against the recipient of a congressional subpoena in order to enforce compliance.Introduced in House • 9/22/2020
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Policy Area: Law
Civil actions and liabilityCongressional committeesCongressional oversightEvidence and witnessesFederal officialsFederal-Indian relationsHouse of RepresentativesJudicial procedure and administrationJudicial review and appealsLegal fees and court costsSenate
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Introduced in House9/22/2020