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An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the report of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate regarding the refusal of Dr. Ralph de la Torre to appear and testify before the Committee.

10/4/2024, 8:11 PM

Summary of Bill SRES 837

Bill 118 sres 837 is a resolution that authorizes the President of the Senate to certify the report of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate regarding the refusal of Dr. Ralph de la Torre to appear and testify before the Committee.

The resolution is a response to Dr. de la Torre's refusal to comply with a subpoena issued by the Committee, which requested his testimony on a matter related to health, education, and labor. The Committee believes that Dr. de la Torre's testimony is crucial to their investigation and that his refusal to appear is a violation of their authority.

The resolution seeks to hold Dr. de la Torre accountable for his actions by authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the Committee's report on the matter. This certification would serve as an official record of Dr. de la Torre's refusal to testify and could potentially lead to further consequences for him. Overall, Bill 118 sres 837 is a straightforward resolution that aims to address a specific issue of non-compliance with a Senate Committee subpoena. It highlights the importance of cooperation and transparency in congressional investigations and underscores the consequences of failing to comply with such requests.

Congressional Summary of SRES 837

This resolution informs and certifies to the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia that Dr. Ralph de la Torres, Chairman and CEO of Steward Health Care Systems LLC, failed to comply with a subpoena issued by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Current Status of Bill SRES 837

Bill SRES 837 is currently in the status of Passed in Senate since September 25, 2024. Bill SRES 837 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on September 23, 2024.  Bill SRES 837's most recent activity was Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6405-6407; text: 09/23/2024 CR S6334) as of September 25, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 837

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
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Republican Sponsors
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Unaffiliated Sponsors
1
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
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Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 837

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 837

An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the report of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate regarding the refusal of Dr. Ralph de la Torre to appear and testify before the Committee.
An original resolution authorizing the President of the Senate to certify the report of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions of the Senate regarding the refusal of Dr. Ralph de la Torre to appear and testify before the Committee.

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