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H.RES.237: 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 Aug. 4, 1993
- Latest Major Action Aug. 4, 1993
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
109 (7 Democrats, 102 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow meetings of standing committees and subcommittees to be closed to the public only if approved by a majority of the committee or subcommittee's total membership because disclosure of matters to be considered would endanger national security, tend to defame, degrade, or incriminate any person, jeopardize an ongoing criminal investigation, or compromise a confidential source of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Aug. 4, 1993 |
Introduced in the House by Jennifer B. Dunn (R-Wash.) |