HRES 1504 United States House · 119th Congress

Resolution recommending that the House of Representatives find Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Ethics.

This resolution directs the U.S. House of Representatives to find Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with two subpoenas issued by the Committee on Ethics in September 2025. The bill specifically cites his refusal to produce requested documents and appear before the Investigative Subcommittee as directed. It requires the Speaker of the House to certify a report detailing these refusals to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, enabling legal proceedings against Mr. Joseph under federal law. Additionally, the resolution instructs the Speaker to take any other appropriate actions necessary to enforce the subpoenas.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
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Sep 2026
Committee Review
House Passage
Sep 2026
Senate Passage
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Introduced Sep 1, 2026 Last action Sep 1, 2026
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This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Sep 1, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5393)
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Michael Guest
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