HR 2089 · 117th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

IG Subpoena Authority Act

Introduced 2021-03-19· Sponsored by Rep. Gomez, Jimmy [D-CA-34]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.(2021-03-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] IG Subpoena Authority Act This bill grants inspectors general subpoena authority to compel the attendance and testimony of witnesses. Inspectors general may not require by subpoena the attendance and testimony of any current federal employees, but they may use other authorized procedures. To be issued, such a subpoena (1) must be approved by a panel comprised of three inspectors general of the Council of the Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency, and (2) must not be objected to by the Department of Justice.…

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Cosponsors (4)

4 Democrats