H. Res. 1504 · Passed House · Congress

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.

Sponsor: Michael Guest (R-MS)

What it does

• Finds Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a subpoena duces tecum issued on September 11, 2025.
• Finds Michael Joseph in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a subpoena ad testificandum issued on September 11, 2025.
• Directs the Speaker to certify the Committee on Ethics report to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia to enable prosecution under 2 U.S.C. Sec. 192 and 194.
• Directs the Speaker to take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoenas.

Latest action

Sep 1, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committee: House Ethics