James Comer (R-KY)
Recommending that the House of Representatives find Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with subpoenas duly issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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 unanimous consent
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
The House by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
H. Res. 1543 finds Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress. This is because he failed to comply with a congressional deposition subpoena and a subpoena for the production of documents issued to him on June 26, 2026. The resolution directs the Speaker of the House of Representatives to certify the report of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform detailing this refusal to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia. This certification is intended so that Leon D. Black may be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law. Finally, the resolution states that the Speaker of the House shall otherwise take all appropriate action to enforce these subpoenas.
Yes
- Scored +6
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The resolution enforces oversight that increases the transparency of congressional investigations.
- Scored +5
Does this give the federal government more power?
The bill asserts congressional authority by enforcing subpoenas through the U.S. Attorney.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this?
The resolution targets a specific high-net-worth individual for legal action and contempt.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Holding officials and individuals accountable: The text shows Congress taking steps to hold someone accountable for ignoring official subpoenas issued on June 26, 2026, by referring the matter to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia under 2 U.S.C. Sec. Sec. 192 and 194.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any specific provisions outlining potential negative impacts 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 enforces oversight that increases the transparency of congressional investigations. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill asserts congressional authority by enforcing subpoenas through the U.S. Attorney.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with substantial wealth be better off under this? — The resolution targets a specific high-net-worth individual for legal action and contempt.
- 9/16/2026
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5931)
- Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5931)
- Mr. Comer asked unanimous consent to call up H. Res. 1543 and asked for its immediate consideration.
- Bill introduced.