Finding that Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, is in contempt of the House of Representatives for disobeying a certain subpoena.

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Introduced on May 7, 2024 by Anna Luna

Legislation Details

  • The resolution finds Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States, in contempt of the House of Representatives.
  • The contempt is based on Garland’s failure to comply with a subpoena issued on February 27, 2024.
  • The subpoena requested specific materials related to Special Counsel Robert K. Hur’s investigation of President Joe Biden’s handling of classified documents.
  • The materials are deemed necessary for the House to fulfill its legislative functions and obtain relevant information.
  • The resolution mandates the Speaker of the House to issue a warrant for Garland’s arrest.
  • The warrant instructs the Sergeant at Arms to take Garland into custody and bring him before the House to answer questions related to the inquiry.

Last updated 8/12/2024