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Agency Subpoena Compliance Act: Funding Cuts for Non-Cooperation

This act aims to ensure government agencies cooperate with Congress. If an agency fails to respond to a congressional subpoena, it could face funding reductions. This is intended to increase transparency and accountability of agencies to citizens.
Key points
Government agencies that do not provide requested information to Congress may have their budgets cut.
The U.S. President will be required to report annually on which agencies received subpoenas and whether they complied.
If the President's report is late, the Executive Office of the President may also face funding reductions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3901
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2023-06-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Agency Subpoena Compliance Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3901.

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 2023-06-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies that do not provide requested information to Congress may have their budgets cut.
  • The U.S. President will be required to report annually on which agencies received subpoenas and whether they complied.
  • If the President's report is late, the Executive Office of the President may also face funding reductions.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

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. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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