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H.RES.554: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that legislation and conference reports be available on the Internet for 72 hours before consideration by the House, and for other purposes.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced June 17, 2009
- Latest Major Action Sept. 23, 2009
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
219 (49 Democrats, 171 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to make it out of order in the House to consider a measure or matter until 72 hours (currently, until the third day) (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays unless the House is in session on such a day) after its text (and, if any, the text of all accompanying reports) have been made available to Members, Delegates, the Resident Commissioner...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Motion to Discharge Committee filed by Mr. Walden. Petition No: 111-6.
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| June 17, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Brian Baird (D-Wash.) |