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.
Sponsored By: Representative Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
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Summary
Formal contempt finding and certification for enforcement. This resolution declares Michael Joseph in contempt for two subpoena failures and directs the Speaker to certify the Committee on Ethics report to the U.S. Attorney under 2 U.S.C. sections 192 and 194.
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- Michael Joseph: Found in contempt for failing to comply with a subpoena duces tecum and a subpoena ad testificandum, and certified for enforcement that may proceed under federal law.
- Speaker of the House: Directed to certify the Ethics Committee's report to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia and to take appropriate steps to enforce the subpoenas.
- Committee on Ethics: Its report documenting the refusal to produce documents and to appear is formally certified for use in enforcement.
- U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia: Receives the certification and may act under the cited statutes to pursue enforcement.
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House refers Michael Joseph contempt to U.S. Attorney
The House finds Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress. He refused two subpoenas dated September 11, 2025: one to testify and one to provide documents. Under 2 U.S.C. 192 and 194, the Speaker certifies the Ethics Committee report to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia. The Speaker also takes all appropriate steps to enforce the subpoenas. This sends the case to prosecutors under existing law and does not create new programs or funding.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Guest, Michael [R-MS-3]
MS • R
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
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