HRES1015-119

In Committee

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.

119th Congress Introduced Jan 22, 2026

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Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton shall be found to be in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena, adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That pursuant to the inherent power of the House of Representatives, William J. Clinton shall be fined $5,000 for each day that the said William J. Clinton fails, and adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That pursuant to the inherent power of the House of Representatives, Hillary R. Clinton shall be fined $5,000 for each day that the said Hillary R. Clinton fails. It relies on compliance mandates and appropriations. The main policy areas are Foreign Policy.

Who Benefits and How

The available clause analysis does not identify a specific beneficiary group.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton shall be found to be in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena.
  • Adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That pursuant to the inherent power of the House of Representatives, William J. Clinton shall be fined $5,000 for each day that the said William J. Clinton fails...
  • Adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That pursuant to the inherent power of the House of Representatives, Hillary R. Clinton shall be fined $5,000 for each day that the said Hillary R. Clinton fails...
  • Expands a appropriation, compliance mandate provision: That the Speaker of the House shall take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoena and this Resolution.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton shall be found to be in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena, adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That pursuant to the inherent power of the House of Representatives, William J. Clinton shall be fined $5,000 for each day that the said William J. Clinton fails, and adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That pursuant to the inherent power of the House of Representatives, Hillary R. Clinton shall be fined $5,000 for each day that the said Hillary R. Clinton fails.

Key Policy Areas

Foreign Policy

Primary Purpose

The bill adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton shall be found to be in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena, adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That pursuant to the inherent power of the House of Representatives, William J. Clinton shall be fined $5,000 for each day that the said William J. Clinton fails, and adds or tightens a compliance mandate provision: That pursuant to the inherent power of the House of Representatives, Hillary R. Clinton shall be fined $5,000 for each day that the said Hillary R. Clinton fails.

Policy Domains

Foreign Policy

Legislative Progress

In Committee
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 22, 2026

Mrs. Luna submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …

Jan 22, 2026

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Jan 22, 2026

Submitted in House

Impact analysis is available but no clear stakeholder effects identified. View clause-level analysis →

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Foreign Policy
Actor Mappings
"federal_implementing_agencies"
→ Federal agencies assigned duties by the bill

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