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.
- Bill Number
- H.Res. 1015
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Congress
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-01-22: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- Last Updated
- 2026-01-26T15:09:27Z
AI-Generated Summary
Summary of H. Res. 1015
Purpose
This resolution recommends that the House of Representatives hold William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress due to their alleged refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. It also seeks to impose daily fines on them for ongoing non-compliance.
Key Provisions
- The resolution declares both individuals in contempt of Congress for failing to respond to the congressional subpoena.
- It authorizes a fine of $5,000 per day against William J. Clinton for each day of non-compliance after the resolution's approval.
- It authorizes an identical fine of $5,000 per day against Hillary R. Clinton for each day of non-compliance after approval.
- The Speaker of the House is directed to take all necessary steps to enforce the subpoena and the resolution itself.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
This measure introduces daily financial penalties as a specific enforcement tool under the House's inherent authority, rather than relying solely on traditional contempt remedies such as referral for prosecution or other sanctions. It applies these penalties directly to named individuals for subpoena non-compliance.
Potential Impacts
- On individuals: William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton could face accumulating daily fines if they do not comply with the subpoena.
- On government agencies: The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform gains reinforced authority through this enforcement mechanism, and the Speaker is empowered to pursue compliance actions.
- On citizens or international relations: No direct effects are specified in the resolution.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- William J. Clinton and Hillary R. Clinton, as the subjects of the contempt finding and fines.
- The House of Representatives, particularly the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and the Speaker.
- Members of Congress involved in subpoena enforcement.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
The resolution asserts the House's inherent power to hold individuals in contempt and to impose ongoing daily fines as a means of enforcement. This approach could raise questions about the scope of congressional authority to penalize private citizens or former officials through financial sanctions without additional legislative action.
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Sponsor
Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
Recent Actions
- 2026-01-22: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
- 2026-01-22: Submitted in House
- 2026-01-22: Submitted in House
Bill Versions
- 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. — issued 2026-01-22 — PDF (2 pages)