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HR 504

DUE PROCESS-TRUMP ADMIN.

104th Regular Session Introduced by Dee Avelar and 8 co-sponsors

HR 504 - DUE PROCESS-TRUMP ADMIN. OverviewBill Number: HR 504 Title: DUE PROCESS-TRUMP ADMIN. Status: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh Introduced: January 16, 2025 Purpose and I

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Bill Summary · HR 504

HR 504 - DUE PROCESS-TRUMP ADMIN.

Overview

Bill Number: HR 504
Title: DUE PROCESS-TRUMP ADMIN.
Status: Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Hoan Huynh
Introduced: January 16, 2025

Purpose and Intent

This resolution aims to investigate and address concerns about due process violations during the Trump administration. It seeks to examine whether individuals were unfairly targeted, denied fair hearings, or subjected to other abuses of power by federal agencies and officials.

Key Provisions

  • Establishes a special congressional committee to investigate potential due process violations by the Trump administration
  • Grants the committee subpoena power to compel testimony and the production of relevant documents
  • Requires the committee to hold public hearings and issue a final report with findings and recommendations
  • Directs federal agencies to cooperate fully with the committee's investigation
  • Calls for the development of new policies and procedures to protect due process rights in the future

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Individuals who believe they were unfairly targeted or denied due process by the Trump administration
  • Federal agencies and officials who may have been involved in potential due process violations
  • The general public, who have an interest in ensuring the fair and lawful exercise of government power

If substantive violations are uncovered, the findings could lead to reforms, accountability measures, or even criminal prosecutions. The investigation could also inform future legislation to strengthen due process protections.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

This resolution has been introduced in the House of Representatives and has gained a co-sponsor. It will now be referred to the appropriate committee(s) for consideration. If approved by the House, it would then move to the Senate for further deliberation and a potential vote.

The special committee established by the resolution would have a limited timeframe, likely 6-12 months, to complete its investigation and issue a final report. The timeline and ultimate outcome of the process will depend on the cooperation of federal agencies, the committee's findings, and the willingness of Congress to act on any recommendations.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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