HRES-1357 : Still Just a Bill

This resolution, H. Res. 1357, introduced by Mrs. Luna in the House of Representatives, finds Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for allegedly disobeying a subpoena issued on February 27, 2024.

The subpoena demanded that Attorney General Garland produce specific materials related to Special Counsel Robert K. Hur's investigation into President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents. These materials were requested by both the House Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

The resolution states that the requested materials are essential for the House to perform its legislative and oversight duties.

If passed, the resolution would:

• Find Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying the subpoena.
• Direct the Speaker of the House to impose a fine of $10,000 per day on Attorney General Garland, not payable with public funds, until he complies with the subpoena by turning over the audio tapes.