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- H.CON.RES.185
H.CON.RES.185: Expressing the sense of Congress that the President should issue, and Congress should hold hearings on, a report and a certification regarding the responsibilities, authorities, and powers of his "czars".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 15, 2009
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
174 (All Republicans)
Bill Summary
Urges: (1) the President to issue a report clearly outlining the responsibilities, qualifications, and authorities of the special assistants he has appointed (commonly referred to as "czars") and to certify to Congress that such czars will not assert powers other than those granted by statute to a commissioned officer on the President's staff; and (2) Congress to hold hearings on such report and certification within 30 days.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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| Sept. 15, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) |