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Bill113th CongressFiled May 7, 2014Congress
H.Res. 574

Recommending that the House of Representatives find Lois G. Lerner, former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service, 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 it doesSummary introduced in house (May 7, 2014)

Resolves that Lois G. Lerner, former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), be found in contempt of Congress for failure to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as required by a congressional subpoena.

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify the Committee's report detailing the refusal of Ms. Lerner to testify before the Committee as directed by the subpoena to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia to the end that Ms. Lerner be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law, and to otherwise take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.

What just happenedMay 7, 2014

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Issa, Darrell E. [R-CA-49](R-CA)Sponsor
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  • Engrossed in HouseMay 7, 2014
  1. May 7, 2014FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  2. May 7, 2014FloorH37100

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 187 (Roll no. 203). (text: CR H3902)

  3. May 7, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 231 - 187 (Roll no. 203).(text: CR H3902)

  4. May 7, 2014FloorH36710

    On motion to refer Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 191 - 224 (Roll no. 202). (consideration: CR H3922)

  5. May 7, 2014FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to refer was ordered pursuant to the rule. (consideration: CR H3921)

  6. May 7, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 568, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Cummings motion to refer.

  7. May 7, 2014FloorH36700

    Mr. Cummings moved to refer to Oversight and Government Reform.

  8. May 7, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3919-3922)

  9. May 7, 2014FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of Rule 19, the Speaker postponed further proceedings on H.Res. 574.

  10. May 7, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 568, the House proceeded with 50 minutes of debate on H. Res. 574, the resolution accompanying House Report 113-415.

  11. May 7, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 568. (consideration: CR H3482-3909)

  12. May 7, 2014IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  13. May 7, 2014IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Introduced in HouseMay 7, 2014

Resolves that Lois G. Lerner, former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), be found in contempt of Congress for failure to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as required by a congressional subpoena.

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify the Committee's report detailing the refusal of Ms. Lerner to testify before the Committee as directed by the subpoena to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia to the end that Ms. Lerner be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law, and to otherwise take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.

Passed House without amendmentMay 7, 201481

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Resolves that Lois G. Lerner, former Director, Exempt Organizations, Internal Revenue Service (IRS), be found in contempt of Congress for failure to testify before the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as required by a congressional subpoena.

Directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify the Committee's report detailing the refusal of Ms. Lerner to testify before the Committee as directed by the subpoena to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia to the end that Ms. Lerner be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law, and to otherwise take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena.