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113th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5246
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
July 29, 2014
Mr. Jordan introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
A BILL
To require the United States attorney to bring the matter of an individual’s contempt of Congress
before a grand jury not later than 30 days after receiving a certification
from the Speaker of the House of Representatives or the President of the
Senate that the individual is in contempt.
1.
Deadline for United States attorney to bring contempt of Congress action before a grand jury
(a)
30-Day Deadline
Section 104 of the Revised Statutes (2 U.S.C. 194) is amended by striking for its action. and inserting for its action not later than 30 days after receiving the certification of the statement of facts..
(b)
Effective Date
The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply with respect to statements of facts which are
certified to a United States attorney under section 104 of the Revised
Statutes on or after the date of the enactment of this Act.