This House resolution finds Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with two subpoenas issued by the Committee on Ethics on September 11, 2025: a subpoena duces tecum (to produce documents) and a subpoena ad testificandum (to appear and testify). The resolution directs the Speaker to certify the Committee on Ethics report to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia under 2 U.S.C. §§ 192 and 194 so that Mr. Joseph may be proceeded against "in the manner and form provided by law." The Speaker is also directed to take other appropriate actions to enforce the subpoenas.
The House formally records that Michael Joseph did not obey two Ethics Committee subpoenas. The resolution asks the Speaker to send the Ethics Committee report to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia under specific criminal statutes. The resolution text and status show the measure was agreed to without objection and is listed as in progress.
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The resolution text shows supporters want the House to find Michael Joseph in contempt for not producing documents and not appearing before the Investigative Subcommittee, and to refer the matter to the U.S. Attorney under 2 U.S.C. §§ 192 and 194 for action.
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