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- H.RES.314
H.RES.314: To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to discourage frivolous ethics complaints.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 104th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Dec. 19, 1995
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 1996
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to allow the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, at any time and by an affirmative vote of eight of its 14 members, to determine that a complaint filed against a Member is frivolous and baseless if: (1) the alleged violation is of a minor and technical nature that does not discredit the House; or (2) such complaint has no basis in fact, was filed for purely partisan...
(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 the Legislative and Budget Process.
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| Dec. 19, 1995 |
Introduced in the House by Dan Burton (R-Ind.) |