H.Res. 1543House119th Congress (2025-2027)Passed 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.

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This resolution directs the House to formally hold Leon D. Black in contempt because he ignored a deposition subpoena and a document‑production subpoena issued by the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform on June 26, 2026. It requires the Speaker to forward the committee’s findings to the U.S. Attorney for possible prosecution and to pursue any additional enforcement measures. The action targets Black personally, aiming to compel his compliance with congressional investigative authority.

Key Provisions

Finds Leon D. Black in contempt of Congress for not appearing for a deposition subpoena issued on June 26, 2026.
Finds him in contempt for not producing documents requested in a subpoena issued on the same date.
Orders the Speaker to certify the committee’s report on Black’s refusal and send it to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia so legal action can be pursued.
Directs the Speaker to take any other appropriate steps to enforce the subpoenas.

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

September 16, 2026 • 2:36 PM

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Considered by unanimous consent.

September 16, 2026 • 2:35 PM

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Mr. Comer asked unanimous consent to call up H. Res. 1543 and asked for its immediate consideration.

September 16, 2026 • 2:35 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

September 16, 2026 • 2:36 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

September 16, 2026 • 2:36 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

September 16, 2026 • 2:36 PM

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Engrossed in HouseIssued September 16, 2026

H. RES. 1543

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 16, 2026

RESOLUTION

That Leon D. Black shall be found to be in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional deposition subpoena issued to him on June 26, 2026.

That Leon D. Black shall be found in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a congressional subpoena for production of documents issued to him on June 26, 2026.

That pursuant to 2 U.S.C. § § 192 and 194, the Speaker of the House of Representatives shall certify the report of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, detailing the refusal of Leon D. Black to appear for a deposition before the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform and produce documents to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as directed by these subpoenas, to the United States Attorney for the District of Columbia, to the end that Leon D. Black be proceeded against in the manner and form provided by law.

That the Speaker of the House shall otherwise take all appropriate action to enforce these subpoenas.

Clerk.