Recommending that the House of Representatives find Hector Roos 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. 1505 is a simple House resolution formally declaring Hector Roos in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with two subpoenas issued by the House Committee on Ethics on August 12, 2025—one requiring him to produce documents (a subpoena duces tecum) and one requiring him to testify (a subpoena ad testificandum) before the Committee's Investigative Subcommittee. The resolution directs the Speaker of the House to certify the Ethics Committee's report on Roos's noncompliance to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia so that Roos can be prosecuted under federal law (2 U.S.C. §§ 192 and 194), and instructs the Speaker to take any other appropriate steps to enforce the subpoenas.
The resolution directly affects Hector Roos, who now faces referral for potential criminal prosecution over his refusal to comply, and it affects the House Committee on Ethics's ongoing investigation, which the subpoenas were meant to support. It also engages the U.S. Attorney's office, which would decide whether to act on the referral.
Because this is a simple resolution affecting only House proceedings, it did not require Senate action or presidential signature. It was introduced and agreed to by voice vote on September 1, 2026, completing the legislative process; any further action—such as prosecution—now rests with the Department of Justice/U.S. Attorney.
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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. 1505 do?
- H.Res. 1505 is a simple House resolution formally declaring Hector Roos in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with two subpoenas issued by the House Committee on Ethics on August 12, 2025—one requiring him to produce documents (a subpoena duces tecum) and one requiring him to testify (a subpoena ad testificandum) before the Committee's Investigative Subcommittee. The resolution directs the Speaker of the House to certify the Ethics Committee's report on Roos's noncompliance to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia so that Roos can be prosecuted under federal law (2 U.S.C. §§ 192 and 194), and instructs the Speaker to take any other appropriate steps to enforce the subpoenas. The resolution directly affects Hector Roos, who now faces referral for potential criminal prosecution over his refusal to comply, and it affects the House Committee on Ethics's ongoing investigation, which the subpoenas were meant to support. It also engages the U.S. Attorney's office, which would decide whether to act on the referral. Because this is a simple resolution affecting only House proceedings, it did not require Senate action or presidential signature. It was introduced and agreed to by voice vote on September 1, 2026, completing the legislative process; any further action—such as prosecution—now rests with the Department of Justice/U.S. Attorney.
- Has H.Res. 1505 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1505. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1505?
- H.Res. 1505 was sponsored by Rep. Guest, Michael [R-MS-3] (R-MS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1505?
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (1 Sep 2026).
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