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H.RES.370: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a standing committee (or subcommittee thereof) hearing be held whenever there is a moment of silence in the House for a tragedy involving gun violence.
About This Bill
- Introduced May 26, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 26, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
119 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - May 26, 2017
Bill Summary
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives. Requires the Speaker, whenever a moment of silence related to a tragedy in the United States or its territories involving gun violence occurs on the floor of the House, to announce on the next legislative day the standing committee (or subcommittee) designated to hold a hearing on the event.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 26, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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May 26, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.) |