House Resolutions of Inquiry
Summary
The resolution of inquiry is a House procedure that seeks factual information
from the executive branch. The resolution is privileged and may be considered at any
time after it is properly reported or discharged from committee. It applies only to
requests for facts––not opinions––within the Administration’s control. This report
explains the history, procedure, specific uses of resolutions of inquiry, and identifies
the use thus far in the 108th Congress (H.Res. 68).
Note: CRS reports are prepared for Members of Congress and their staffs. This summary is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute legal advice.
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