Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the Biden family's international business schemes and related information.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 112.

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Version 07 · Reported to House · Sep 26, 2022

This resolution requests the President to transmit to the House of Representatives certain documents in his possession relating to specified individuals, including Biden family members; certain business entities connected to Biden family members or associates; specified property in the District of Columbia; foreign financial accounts of the individuals or entities; or any money laundering violations involving the individuals, entities, or property.

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Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] · R–KY

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Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Sep 26, 2022
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 112.
Sep 26, 2022
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-495.
Sep 26, 2022
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Reform. H. Rept. 117-495.
Sep 20, 2022
Ordered to be Reported Unfavorably in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 23 - 19.
Sep 20, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 21, 2022
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in House
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in House

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Discuss H.Res.1243, 117th Congress: Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the Biden family's international business schemes and related information.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1243

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2022-09-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres1243/BILLS-117hres1243rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:04:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.1243, 117th Congress: Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the Biden family's international business schemes and related information.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1243

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2022-09-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres1243/BILLS-117hres1243rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:04:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.1243, 117th Congress: Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the Biden family's international business schemes and related information.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1243

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2022-09-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres1243/BILLS-117hres1243rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:04:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Discuss H.Res.1243, 117th Congress: Of inquiry requesting the President transmit certain documents in his possession to the House of Representatives relating to the Biden family's international business schemes and related information.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-resolution/1243

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2022-09-26.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hres1243/BILLS-117hres1243rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:04:41Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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