Michael Guest (R-MS)
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.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House voice vote
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The House by voice vote (members called out yes or no together): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution finds Hector Roos in contempt of Congress. The finding is based on his failure to comply with two subpoenas issued to him on August 12, 2025. One subpoena was a subpoena duces tecum, and the other was a subpoena ad testificandum. Because of this failure, the Speaker of the House is required to certify the Report of the Committee on Ethics to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. This action is taken so Mr. Roos can be proceeded against according to the law. The Speaker is also instructed to take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoenas.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution promotes transparency by attempting to compel the production of documents and testimony.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The resolution increases federal power by enforcing congressional oversight and subpoena compliance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Holding Officials Accountable: This resolution holds an individual accountable for ignoring official congressional subpoenas, which ensures that the legislative branch maintains its oversight powers on behalf of the public. This is found in the main text detailing the finding of contempt and the enforcement actions.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Potential Burdens: The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The resolution promotes transparency by attempting to compel the production of documents and testimony. Does this give the federal government more power? — The resolution increases federal power by enforcing congressional oversight and subpoena compliance.
- 9/1/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5394)
- On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5394)
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1505.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5394-5395)
- Mr. Guest moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution.
- Bill introduced.
- 6/10/2026
- The committee report referred to in this resolution is H.Rept. 119-694.
- The committee favorably reported H.Rept. 119-694.