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Authorizing Subpoena Enforcement for Presidential Impeachment Inquiry

The House Resolution authorizes the chairs of the Oversight, Ways and Means, and Judiciary committees to initiate or intervene in judicial proceedings to enforce subpoenas related to the impeachment inquiry into President Joseph Biden. The document also ratifies previously issued subpoenas as part of this inquiry. It authorizes the Office of General Counsel to represent the committees in federal court, including petitioning for the disclosure of materials from the National Archives and grand jury information.
Key points
The House ratifies and affirms subpoenas previously issued by committee chairs as part of the impeachment inquiry.
Committee chairs are authorized to initiate judicial proceedings to seek judgments affirming the duty to comply with subpoenas, including those issued to Department of Justice officials.
The resolution permits petitioning for the disclosure of information from the National Archives and grand jury materials.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_917
Sponsor: Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large]
Process start date: 2023-12-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Authorizing the enforcement of subpoenas issued by the Chairs of the Committees on Oversight and Accountability, Ways and Means, or the Judiciary as part of the inquiry into whether sufficient grounds exist for the House of Representatives to exercise its Constitutional power to impeach Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_917.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The House ratifies and affirms subpoenas previously issued by committee chairs as part of the impeachment inquiry.
  • Committee chairs are authorized to initiate judicial proceedings to seek judgments affirming the duty to comply with subpoenas, including those issued to Department of Justice officials.
  • The resolution permits petitioning for the disclosure of information from the National Archives and grand jury materials.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Armstrong, Kelly [R-ND-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 918, H. Res. 917 is considered passed House. (consideration: CR H6924; text: CR H6924)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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