Bills · HRES 1015
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1015Congress
Recommending that the House of Representatives find William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it highlights the power of Congress to investigate and demand information from citizens, even former high-ranking officials. If passed, it would reinforce the idea that subpoenas issued by Congress must be obeyed, or there will be consequences. For voters, it speaks to the principle of accountability – whether individuals, regardless of their past positions, must respond to legislative inquiries.
If the bill passes, it would demonstrate Congress's willingness to use its "inherent power" to enforce its demands through fines, which could influence how future administrations or private citizens interact with congressional investigations. If it doesn't pass, it could be seen as a weakening of Congress's investigative authority.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Declares William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress for not complying with a subpoena.
This is the core declaration of defiance against congressional authority, establishing their formal non-compliance.
PROVISION 02
Fines William J. Clinton $5,000 for each day he fails to comply after the resolution's approval.
This establishes a direct monetary penalty for his continued non-compliance with the congressional order.
PROVISION 03
Fines Hillary R. Clinton $5,000 for each day she fails to comply after the resolution's approval.
This establishes a direct monetary penalty for her continued non-compliance with the congressional order.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Speaker of the House to take all appropriate action to enforce both the subpoena and this resolution.
This provision assigns responsibility to the House leadership to ensure that the resolution's directives are carried out.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 22
Submitted in House
JAN 22
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1015
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 22, 2026
Last actionJan 22, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · RULES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026
House Res.HRES 1015Congress
Recommending that the House of Representatives find William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
INTRODUCED JAN 22, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 22, 2026
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