HR-8335 : Still Just a Bill


Congressional Subpoena Compliance and Enforcement Act of 2020

This bill addresses compliance with congressional subpoenas, including by allowing the Senate or the House of Representatives to bring a civil action against the recipient of a congressional subpoena in order to enforce compliance.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-09-22IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.House floor actions
2020-09-22IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Law
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  • Civil actions and liability
  • Congressional committees
  • Congressional oversight
  • Evidence and witnesses
  • Federal-Indian relations
  • Federal officials
  • House of Representatives
  • Judicial procedure and administration
  • Judicial review and appeals
  • Legal fees and court costs
  • Senate
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