H.Res. 1292: Recommending that the House of Representatives find United States Attorney General Merrick B. Garland in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on the Judiciary.
118th Congress · Sponsored from Ohio · Passed a chamber
What this bill does
This resolution finds Attorney General Merrick Brian Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. It also directs the Speaker of the House to (1) certify the related report from the House Judiciary Committee to the United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia for criminal proceedings, and (2) take all other appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.
Key facts
- Status Passed a chamber
- Introduced 2024-06-12
- Policy area Congress
- Cosponsors 0
- Latest action Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Sponsor
Who funds the sponsor?
Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] introduced H.Res. 1292. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.
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Frequently asked questions
What does H.Res. 1292 do?
This resolution finds Attorney General Merrick Brian Garland in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena. It also directs the Speaker of the House to (1) certify the related report from the House Judiciary Committee to the United States Attorney's …
Who sponsored H.Res. 1292?
Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] (R) of Ohio is the lead sponsor.
How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 1292?
Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.
Is H.Res. 1292 now law?
Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.