20 U.S.C. § 1097a : US Code - Section 1097A: Administrative subpoenas

Search 20 U.S.C. § 1097a : US Code - Section 1097A: Administrative subpoenas

(a) Authority
To assist the Secretary in the conduct of investigations of
possible violations of the provisions of this subchapter and part C
of subchapter I of chapter 34 of title 42, the Secretary is
authorized to require by subpoena the production of information,
documents, reports, answers, records, accounts, papers, and other
documentary evidence pertaining to participation in any program
under this subchapter and part C of subchapter I of chapter 34 of
title 42. The production of any such records may be required from
any place in a State.
(b) Enforcement
In case of contumacy by, or refusal to obey a subpoena issued to,
any person, the Secretary may request the Attorney General to
invoke the aid of any court of the United States where such person
resides or transacts business for a court order for the enforcement
of this section.