Congressional subpoenas are legal orders issued by House or Senate committees to compel testimony, documents, or data for oversight, investigations, and lawmaking. They are used to enforce compliance when voluntary cooperation fails, ensuring transparency and accountability from executive agencies, corporations, or individuals. Ultimately, they benefit the public by exposing misconduct, informing policy, and upholding the system of checks and balances.
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