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US HRes568

US HRes568
Relating to the consideration of House Report 113-415 and an accompanying resolution, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 565) calling on Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., to appoint a special counsel to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the Internal Revenue Service.


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Introduced
05/06/2014
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015

Introduced Session

113th Congress

Bill Summary

Relating to the consideration of House Report 113-415 and an accompanying resolution, and providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 565) calling on Attorney General Eric H. Holder, Jr., to appoint a special counsel to investigate the targeting of conservative nonprofit groups by the Internal Revenue Service.

AI Summary

This Resolution outlines the process for considering a specific House resolution, H. Res. 565, which calls for the Attorney General to appoint a special counsel to investigate allegations that the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a government agency responsible for tax collection and enforcement, unfairly targeted conservative nonprofit groups. The Resolution waives certain procedural rules, meaning that objections or challenges that would normally delay or prevent a vote are set aside. It allows for the consideration of House Report 113-415 and an accompanying resolution, with limited debate time and specific conditions for any motions to refer or recommit the resolution. Essentially, this Resolution sets the stage for a swift debate and vote on H. Res. 565, ensuring that the House can address the call for a special counsel investigation into the IRS actions.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (on 05/07/2014)

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