Joseph has been subpoenaed to testify before the U.S. Congress. However, Joseph refuses to obey the lawful order to appear before Congress and testify. What charges may be filed against Joseph?

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Refusing to testify before Congress is considered Contempt of Congress, and can result in charges being filed against the individual who is subpoenaed. Contempt of Court refers to refusal to follow a court order, which is not applicable in this case. Executive Branch Contempt refers to the President or other high-ranking officials of the executive branch refusing to comply with a Congressional subpoena or request for information, which is also not applicable in this case as Joseph is an individual outside of the executive branch.

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