OVP skips House hearing citing invalid subpoena

Officials from the Office of the Vice President (OVP) again refused to attend a hearing at the House good government committee on November 5, citing issues with the subpoena delivery and the committee's authority.

The OVP asserted that the subpoena issued against its officials was invalid as it was for a past hearing date and was transmitted too late.

They submitted a position paper stating the deliberations were not in aid of legislation and that a draft bill should be included in the invitation.

The OVP also pointed out that the subject matter of the proceedings had substantially changed, making the setting unfair for resource persons.

They argued that the House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability lacked jurisdiction, suggesting the Committee on Appropriations was the proper venue.

This comes after lawmakers asked the Department of Justice to issue an immigration lookout bulletin order against some OVP officials amid congressional investigations.