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House Resolution to Hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in Contempt

Original title: HRES 1292: House Bill: Contempt Referral for Attorney General Garland

June 12, 2024

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The Frame

What this does

This action initiates a formal legal process that could lead to criminal prosecution of the sitting Attorney General for refusing to provide requested Department of Justice records to Congress.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Merrick B. Garland

The resolution formally declares him in contempt and initiates a process that could lead to criminal prosecution.

U.S. Department of Justice

The agency is the subject of the document request and the entity whose head is being held in contempt.

What changed

Last recorded activity June 12, 2024.

What's next

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Background

Merrick B. Garland serves as the 86th Attorney General of the United States, leading the Department of Justice. context
The House Judiciary Committee has been seeking records related to the Department of Justice's handling of specific investigations, leading to the issuance of the subpoena mentioned in this resolution. context

Summary

This resolution formally declares Attorney General Merrick Garland in for failing to comply with a issued by the House Judiciary Committee. It directs the Speaker of the House to refer the matter to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia for potential legal action.

Why It Matters

This action initiates a formal legal process that could lead to criminal prosecution of the sitting Attorney General for refusing to provide requested Department of Justice records to Congress.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be held in contempt of Congress?

It is a formal finding that an individual has willfully failed to comply with a lawful congressional , which can lead to a referral for criminal prosecution.

What happens after this resolution is passed?

The Speaker of the House certifies the report to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, who is then required to bring the matter before a grand jury.

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Escalation of Oversight

The resolution marks a formal escalation from a committee-level subpoena dispute to a full House floor action.

Merrick B. Garland Committee on the Judiciary

Connected Entities

organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body considering the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Judiciary“The committee issuing the subpoena”Map →

personMerrick B. Garland“United States Attorney General”Map →

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