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US HRes78

US HRes78
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.


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Introduced
01/28/2025
In Committee
01/28/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.

AI Summary

This resolution amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to modify the conditions under which certain privileged resolutions can be brought forward. Specifically, resolutions involving impeachment of a government official or actions to censure, reprimand, expel a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner, or create a vacancy in leadership positions can only be considered privileged under two circumstances: first, if the relevant committee has conducted an investigation and filed a report recommending the proposed sanction, or second, if the resolution is officially offered by direction of a party caucus or conference. This change aims to establish a more structured and controlled process for bringing serious disciplinary or leadership-related resolutions to the House floor, ensuring that such actions are either the result of a thorough investigative process or have explicit party leadership support.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (on 01/28/2025)

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