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- H.RES.20
H.RES.20: To enhance public confidence in the United States Congress by amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to treat copyright royalties received by Members, officers and employees as honoraria.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 4, 1995
- Latest Major Action April 27, 1995
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Amends rule XLVII (regarding limitations on outside employment and earned income) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to include within the definition of "honorarium" copyright royalties, advances, or other forms of compensation (other than payments for actual expenses incurred for writing or editing) for the writing, editing, or creation of books, records, movies, other publications, or works of art during an individual's service as...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
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| Jan. 4, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Paul E. Kanjorski (D-Pa.) |