House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has issued a stern warning to FBI Director Christopher Wray, threatening potential contempt of Congress proceedings if the FBI continues to fail to comply with two issued subpoenas. The subpoenas, one related to alleged FBI surveillance of parents at school board meetings and the other concerning an internal memo on the investigation of "radical traditionalist" Catholics, have been the subject of ongoing tension between the committee and the FBI.

Jordan's letter criticizes the FBI's response to the subpoenas as "wholly inadequate," claiming it has significantly hampered the committee's oversight efforts. He set a deadline of July 25, 2023, for the FBI to provide the requested materials, warning that failure to comply would result in action, including potential contempt proceedings against Wray.

The first subpoena seeks documents related to the FBI's investigation of parents who voiced concerns at school board meetings regarding curriculum changes, race-based education, and alleged cover-ups of sexual misconduct. Jordan claims the FBI's initial response to this subpoena was insufficient, providing only a handful of documents. Subsequent document productions have also been deemed inadequate by the committee.

The second subpoena demands documents related to a leaked memo that suggested the FBI was investigating "radical traditionalist" Catholics for alleged links to white nationalism. Jordan alleges that the FBI has failed to provide the requested documents related to this memo, despite assurances from Assistant Attorney General Uriarte that information would be forthcoming.

The FBI has stated its commitment to cooperating with Congressional oversight requests, but Jordan's letter indicates a significant disagreement about the adequacy of the FBI's cooperation thus far.