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H.RES.175: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require open committee meetings and to allow the broadcasting and still photography of any committee meetings or hearings that are open to the public.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 19, 1993
- Latest Major Action May 19, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
126 (3 Democrats, 123 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow meetings of the standing committees and subcommittees to be closed to the public only if disclosure of matters to be considered would endanger national security or would tend to defame, degrade, or incriminate any person. Repeals provisions making the coverage of committee hearings and meetings by television broadcast, radio broadcast, or still photography a privilege made...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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May 19, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Jennifer B. Dunn (R-Wash.) |