H. Res. 1543 · Passed House · Congress

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.

Sponsor: James Comer (R-KY)

What it does

• Finds Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional deposition subpoena issued on June 26, 2026.
• Finds Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena for production of documents issued on June 26, 2026.
• Directs the Speaker of the House to certify the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's report to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia for prosecution.
• Directs the Speaker to take all appropriate action to enforce the subpoenas.

Latest action

Sep 16, 2026: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Committee: House Oversight and Government Reform