HR706: Subpoena Compliance Accountability Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the appropriation of funds for the salary of any officer or employee of the Federal Government who is convicted of contempt of Congress.
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This bill would change House rules to block federal employees from getting paid if they are convicted of contempt of Congress, which means refusing to obey a congressional subpoena or order. Contempt of Congress is a crime that can result from ignoring demands to testify or provide documents to Congress. The bill affects all federal workers across government agencies. It is currently in the introduced stage, meaning it has been formally submitted but not yet assigned to a for review.
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HR706: Subpoena Compliance Accountability Act