IG Subpoena Authority Act
- Last Action
- 3/19/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-19Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
- 2021-03-19Introduced in House
- 2021-03-19Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-19 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (4)
- CAROLYN MALONEY (D-NY)
- Gerald Connolly (D-VA)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- Ed Case (D-HI)
Subjects
- Evidence and witnesses
- Judicial procedure and administration
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