SENATE 1794117th CongressCommittee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-513.

IG Testimonial Subpoena Authority Act

Last Action: 10/21/2021

Actions

2021-10-21Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 117-513.
2021-05-24Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2021-05-24Introduced in Senate

CRS Summary

As of 2021-05-24 (00)

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.

Cosponsors (1)

Charles Grassley (R-IA)

Subjects

Evidence and witnesses
Government studies and investigations

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