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.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (1 Sep 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1504 is a House resolution finding Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with two subpoenas issued by the House Committee on Ethics on September 11, 2025 — a subpoena duces tecum (requiring the production of documents) and a subpoena ad testificandum (requiring testimony). The resolution states that Joseph did not produce the requested documents or appear before the Committee's Investigative Subcommittee as directed.
The resolution directs the Speaker of the House to certify the Committee on Ethics' report on Joseph's noncompliance to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, so that he may be prosecuted under the federal contempt-of-Congress statute (2 U.S.C. §§ 192 and 194). It also directs the Speaker to take any other appropriate steps to enforce the subpoenas. The measure primarily affects Michael Joseph, who is now subject to potential referral for criminal prosecution, and it reflects an assertion of the House's authority to compel cooperation with its investigations.
As a simple House resolution, it does not require Senate action or the President's signature. It was introduced and agreed to by voice vote on September 1, 2026, under a motion to suspend the rules, which completes the legislative process for this measure. Any further action — such as an actual prosecution — would depend on the U.S. Attorney's Office.
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Timeline
1 Sep 2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1504 do?
- H.Res. 1504 is a House resolution finding Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with two subpoenas issued by the House Committee on Ethics on September 11, 2025 — a subpoena duces tecum (requiring the production of documents) and a subpoena ad testificandum (requiring testimony). The resolution states that Joseph did not produce the requested documents or appear before the Committee's Investigative Subcommittee as directed. The resolution directs the Speaker of the House to certify the Committee on Ethics' report on Joseph's noncompliance to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, so that he may be prosecuted under the federal contempt-of-Congress statute (2 U.S.C. §§ 192 and 194). It also directs the Speaker to take any other appropriate steps to enforce the subpoenas. The measure primarily affects Michael Joseph, who is now subject to potential referral for criminal prosecution, and it reflects an assertion of the House's authority to compel cooperation with its investigations. As a simple House resolution, it does not require Senate action or the President's signature. It was introduced and agreed to by voice vote on September 1, 2026, under a motion to suspend the rules, which completes the legislative process for this measure. Any further action — such as an actual prosecution — would depend on the U.S. Attorney's Office.
- Has H.Res. 1504 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1504. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1504?
- H.Res. 1504 was sponsored by Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1504?
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (1 Sep 2026).
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