Search Results: keywords:"congressional subpoena"

  • H. RES. 1292 — H. RES. 1292 (EH) - Engrossed in House
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:176

    H. RES. 1292 outlines actions against Attorney General Merrick B. Garland for not complying with a congressional subpoena. The House of Representatives finds him in contempt of Congress and directs the Speaker to forward a report to the U.S. Attorney for the District of...

    Simple Explanation

    The House of Representatives wants to send a message to Merrick B. Garland, the Attorney General, because he didn't give them some important papers they asked for, and now they want to take him to court to make sure he follows their rules.

  • H. RES. 1293 — H. RES. 1293 (EH) - Engrossed in House
    Status:Engrossed in House
    Words:171

    H. RES. 1293 is a resolution passed by the House of Representatives on June 12, 2024. It states that Merrick B. Garland, the Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of Congress for not following a subpoena issued by Congress. The Speaker of the House is directed...

    Simple Explanation

    The House of Representatives passed a resolution saying that Merrick B. Garland, the Attorney General, didn't follow their request for important papers, so they say he's in trouble with Congress. Now, they want another court helper to look into it and see if everything was done fairly.