H.R. 2089
Referred to CommitteeIG Subpoena Authority Act
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
3/19/2021 • House
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IG Subpoena Authority Act
This bill grants inspectors general subpoena authority to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses. Inspectors general may not require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of any current federal employees, but they may use other authorized procedures.
To be issued, such a subpoena (1) must be approved by a panel comprised of three inspectors general of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and (2) must not be objected to by the Department of Justice.
Introduced in House • 3/19/2021
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Originated in the House
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March 19, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
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