S. 1794IntroducedGOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND POLITICS
IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act
Evidence and witnesses · Government studies and investigations
Key facts
Introduced: May 24, 2021
Chamber: Senate
Cosponsors: 1
Congress: 117th
Latest action · Oct 21, 2021
Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-513.
Summary
IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act
This bill gives inspectors general the authority to subpoena the in-person attendance and testimony of witnesses. If a witness refuses to obey, inspectors general may seek to enforce the subpoena in U.S. district court.
Inspectors general must notify the Department of Justice seven days before issuing a subpoena.
The Council of Inspectors General on Integrity and Efficiency shall promulgate standards and provide training relating to the issuance of subpoenas, conflicts of interest, and any other matter deemed necessary to carry out this bill.
Summary by Congressional Research Service.
Timeline
- Oct 21, 2021Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-513.
- May 24, 2021Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
- May 24, 2021Introduced in Senate
Cosponsors
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