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H.RES.1196 - Electing a Minority Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 05/14/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3801) Bill Text Electing a Minority Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 5/14/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committees on Natural Resources and on Veterans' Affairs. Comment on Bill H.RES.1148 - Providing additional amounts for the expenses of the select committee established under House Resolution 611.
Latest Action: 04/24/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2737) Bill Text Providing additional amounts for the expenses of the select committee established under House Resolution 611. 4/24/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides additional funds for expenses of the House Select Committee established under H.Res. 611 to investigate the circumstances on August 2, 2007, surrounding the record vote requested on the motion to recommit H.R. 3161, including the Chair's ruling over the Parliamentarian's objections. H.RES.1066 - Electing certain Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 04/01/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1867) Bill Text Electing certain Members to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 4/1/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects named Majority Members to the House Committee on Financial Services. H.RES.1040 - Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1552-1553; text of measure as introduced: CR H1553) Bill Text Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 3/12/2008--Introduced.
Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate without further delay violations of House rules by Representative Dave Obey and report its findings and recommendations to the House, including a recommendation regarding the appropriate action for such violations. H.RES.1039 - Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Latest Action: 03/12/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1543-1544; text of measure as introduced: CR H1544) Bill Text Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 3/12/2008--Introduced. Declares that the House: (1) denounces any violations of House rules by Speaker Nancy Pelosi and other Members of the Democratic leadership in the strongest terms possible; (2) rejects the practices of holding votes open beyond a reasonable period of time for the sole purpose of circumventing the will of the House; and (3) directs the Speaker to take such steps as necessary to prevent any further abuse. Vacates the votes on ordering the previous question and adoption of House Resolution 1031 (adopting H.Res. 895). Directs the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate and report to the House on: (1) violations of House rules by the Speaker and such Members; and (2) its findings and recommendations to the House, including a recommendation regarding the appropriate actions for the Speaker's activities. Directs the Select Committee to Investigate the Voting Irregularities [...] show full description H.RES.1035 - Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1459) Bill Text Electing certain Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 3/11/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on Foreign Affairs and on Transportation and Infrastructure. H.RES.1034 - Electing Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1457-1458) Bill Text Electing Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 3/11/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects Minority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and on Homeland Security. H.RES.1018 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the House Ethics Commission.
Latest Action: 03/04/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules. Bill Text Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the House Ethics Commission. 3/4/2008--Introduced.
Establishes within the House of Representatives an independent House Ethics Commission. Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House to revise the duties of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conform with this Act. H.RES.1003 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide increased accountability and transparency in the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct.
Latest Action: 02/27/2008 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules. Bill Text Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide increased accountability and transparency in the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. 2/27/2008--Introduced. Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to revise the composition of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. Requires Committee members to be appointed jointly by the Speaker of the House and the minority leader: three from the majority party, three from the minority party, and four former Members who have not been registered lobbyists for the last two years. (Currently the Speaker picks five and the minority leader picks five.) Limits chairmanship of the Committee to a current Member only. Rotates chairmanship of the Committee between the two parties from Congress to Congress after the 111th Congress, regardless of which party is in the majority. Requires the chairmanship for the 111th Congress to be held by a member of the majority [...] show full description H.R.5493 - To provide that the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration.
Latest Action: 05/07/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House. Bill Text To provide that the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives may be established by regulations of the Committee on House Administration. 5/6/2008--Passed Senate amended. (There are 3 other summaries) Amends the Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2002 to authorize the Committee on House Administration, by regulation, to provide for the payment of salaries with respect to a month on a date other than the date provided under the Act as may be necessary to conform to generally accepted accounting practices. (Currently, the usual day for paying salaries in or under the House of Representatives is the last day of each month; except that if the last day of a month falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal public holiday, the Chief Administrative Officer of the House pays such salaries on the first weekday which precedes the last day.) Makes technical amendments to the federal criminal code with respect to the one-year [...] show full description H.RES.999 - Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 02/26/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1046) Bill Text Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 2/26/2008--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. H.RES.998 - Electing Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 02/26/2008 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H1046) Bill Text Electing Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 2/26/2008--Introduced.
Elects Minority Members to the House Committee on: (1) Appropriations; (2) the Budget; (3) Financial Services; (4) Natural Resources; and (5) Transportation and Infrastructure. H.R.5159 - To establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, headed by the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, to provide for the effective management and administration of the Capitol Visitor Center, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/20/2008 - Signed by President. Bill Text To establish the Office of the Capitol Visitor Center within the Office of the Architect of the Capitol, headed by the Chief Executive Officer for Visitor Services, to provide for the effective management and administration of the Capitol Visitor Center, and for other purposes. 3/5/2008--Passed House amended. (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on March 3, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Capitol Visitor Center Act of 2008 - Title I: Administration and Management of Capitol Visitor Center - Subtitle A: Description of Facility - (Sec. 102) Grants authority to the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration and the House Committee on House Administration (supervising Committees) to exercise policy review and oversight over the Capitol Visitor Center (CVC). (Sec. 103) Declares that certain "unassigned" expansion space for the Senate [...] show full description H.RES.895 - Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 03/11/2008 - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 1031, H. Res. 895 is considered passed House as amended. (consideration: CR H1534-1537; text as passed: CR H1534-1536) Bill Text Establishing within the House of Representatives an Office of Congressional Ethics, and for other purposes. 3/11/2008--Passed House amended. (There is 1 other summary) (Sec. 1) Establishes an independent Office of Congressional Ethics in the House of Representatives. Establishes a board to govern the Office, consisting of six individuals, three of them nominated by the Speaker of the House, subject to the Minority Leader's concurrence, and three by the Minority Leader, subject to the Speaker's concurrence. Requires the Speaker and the Minority Leader each to nominate an alternate board member, subject to their respective concurrence. Sets forth: (1) procedures for filling vacancies on the board; and (2) eligibility qualifications of board members. Requires the Speaker to designate one member of the board as chairman, and the Minority Leader to designate one as cochairman. Declares that selection and appointment of [...] show full description H.RES.885 - Electing Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 12/18/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H16752) Bill Text Electing Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 12/18/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects specified Minority Members to the Committees on Agriculture, on Energy and Commerce, on Foreign Affairs, and on Science and Technology. H.RES.836 - Granting the authority provided under clause 4(c)(3) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to the Committee on Education and Labor for purposes of its investigation into the deaths of 9 individuals that occurred at the Crandall Canyon Mine near Huntington, Utah.
Latest Action: 12/05/2007 - Reported by the Committee on Rules. H. Rept. 110-473. Bill Text Granting the authority provided under clause 4(c)(3) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to the Committee on Education and Labor for purposes of its investigation into the deaths of 9 individuals that occurred at the Crandall Canyon Mine near Huntington, Utah. 12/5/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary) (This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Grants the Committee on Education and Labor the authority provided under Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to adopt a rule authorizing and regulating the taking of depositions by its members or counsel, including pursuant to subpoena under Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business), in furtherance of the Committee's investigation into: (1) the deaths of nine individuals that occurred during August 2007 at the Crandall Canyon [...] show full description H.R.4239 - To establish a House ethics commission, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 11/15/2007 - Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee con Bill Text To establish a House ethics commission, and for other purposes. 11/15/2007--Introduced.
Establishing The House Independent Commission on Standards Act - Establishes within the legislative branch The House Independent Commission on Standards. Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to transfer to the Commission certain recommendations for administrative action and investigative duties of the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct regarding Members, Delegates, the Resident Commissioner, and House officers and employees. H.RES.788 - Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 11/01/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H12397) Bill Text Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 11/1/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a named Member to the House Committees on Armed Services and on the Budget. H.RES.776 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that rescission bills always be considered under open rules every year, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 10/25/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules. Bill Text Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that rescission bills always be considered under open rules every year, and for other purposes. 10/25/2007--Introduced. Cut the Unnecessary Tab Resolution, or CUT Resolution - Amends Rule XIII (Calendars and Committee Reports) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would limit any amendment that would otherwise be in order to a rescission bill. Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) to require the House Budget Committee, whenever a rescission bill passes the House, to reduce the applicable committee allocations by the total amount of resulting reductions in budget authority and outlays. Amends Rule XIII to require the Majority Leader to introduce a rescission bill by certain dates in each session. Makes any motion to discharge the committee from consideration of such a bill privileged 10 legislative days after its introduction,[...] show full description H.RES.722 - Electing Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 10/10/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11415) Bill Text Electing Minority Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 10/10/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects named Minority Members to the House Committees on Armed Services and on Foreign Affairs. H.RES.723 - Providing for the expenses of the select committee established under House Resolution 611.
Latest Action: 10/10/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. Bill Text Providing for the expenses of the select committee established under House Resolution 611. 10/10/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Provides amounts for expenses of the House Select Committee established under H.Res. 611 (raising a question of the privileges of the House) to: (1) investigate the circumstances surrounding the record vote requested on the motion to recommit to H.R. 3161 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008), including the Chair's ruling over the Parliamentarian's objections; and (2) report to the House on certain actions and recommendations. H.RES.699 - Electing a Minority Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 10/02/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H11081) Bill Text Electing a Minority Member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives. 10/2/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committee on Financial Services. H.R.3654 - To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement benefit programs and ensure a sound fiscal future for the United States, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/24/2008 - Committee Hearings Held. Bill Text To establish a commission to develop legislation designed to reform tax policy and entitlement benefit programs and ensure a sound fiscal future for the United States, and for other purposes. 9/25/2007--Introduced. Securing America's Future Economy Commission Act, or SAFE Commission Act - Establishes the Securing America's Future Economy (SAFE) Commission to develop legislation designed to address: (1) the unsustainable imbalance between long-term federal spending commitments and projected revenues; (2) increases in net national savings to provide for domestic investment and economic growth; (3) the implications of foreign ownership of federally issued debt instruments; and (4) revision of the budget process to place greater emphasis on long-term fiscal issues. Requires the Commission to: (1) develop one or two methods for estimating the cost of legislation as an alternative to the current Congressional Budget Office (CBO) method; and (2) hold at least one town-hall [...] show full description H.RES.670 - Recognizing College Summit for its achievements in increasing the college enrollment rate of low-income students, and encouraging the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to determine how the Federal Government can support the efforts of College Summit.
Latest Action: 10/17/2007 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education, Lifelong Learning, and Competitiveness. Bill Text Recognizing College Summit for its achievements in increasing the college enrollment rate of low-income students, and encouraging the Committee on Education and Labor and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to determine how the Federal Government can support the efforts of College Summit. 9/24/2007--Introduced.
Recognizes College Summit, a nonprofit organization, for its dedication to increasing college enrollment rates in low-income communities. Encourages the House Committee on Education and Labor and the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions to determine how to further College Summit's mission to increase the college enrollment rate of low-income students. H.RES.667 - Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 09/20/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H10635) Bill Text Electing Members to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 9/20/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects named Majority Members to the House Committees on: (1) Armed Services; (2) Homeland Security; (3) Science and Technology; (4) Small Business; and (5) Transportation and Infrastructure. H.RES.623 - Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Latest Action: 08/04/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9914 text of measure as introduced: CR H9914) Bill Text Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 8/4/2007--Introduced.
Directs the Select Committee to Investigate the Voting Irregularities of August 2, 2007, to investigate and include in its initial report findings and resulting recommendations concerning the actions of a specified Member while presiding over the House of Representatives on August 3, 2007, at the time the Republican Leader offered H. Res. 612 (raising a question of the privileges of the House) and the actions which led to the differences between the statements in the Congressional Record and those actually spoken on that day. Requires the Congressional Record for the legislative day of August 3, 2007, to be corrected to reflect verbatim the words actually spoken during consideration of H. Res. 612. H.RES.609 - Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - WITHDRAWAL OF PRIVILEGED RESOLUTION - Mr. Hoyer asked unanimous consent that the privileged resolution be withdrawn. Agreed to without objection. Bill Text Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 8/3/2007--Introduced.
Requires the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to review immediately the regularity of events surrounding the vote on the motion to recommit on H.R. 3161 (Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2008), which occurred on August 2, 2007, and report back to the House of Representatives. H.RES.611 - Raising a question of the privileges of the House.
Latest Action: 08/03/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H9682-9685) Bill Text Raising a question of the privileges of the House. 8/3/2007--Introduced.
Directs the Officers of the House of Representatives to preserve immediately all records, documents, recordings, electronic transmissions, or other material, regardless of form, related to the voting irregularities of August 2, 2007. Establishes a select committee to: (1) investigate the circumstances surrounding the record vote requested on the motion to recommit to H.R. 3161, including the Chair's ruling over the Parliamentarian's objections; (2) report to the House regarding the actions of any Members, officers, or employees of the House engaged in the disenfranchisement of Members in voting on the question of the requested record vote; and (3) recommend changes to House rules and procedures necessary to protect the voting rights of constitutionally elected Members chosen by the people of the United States of America. H.RES.589 - Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Latest Action: 08/01/2007 - Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1669) Bill Text Directing the Committee on the Judiciary to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors. 7/31/2007--Introduced.
Directs the Committee on the Judiciary of the House of Representatives to investigate whether Alberto R. Gonzales, Attorney General of the United States, should be impeached for high crimes and misdemeanors. H.RES.566 - Electing a minority member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 07/25/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H8605) Bill Text Electing a minority member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. 7/25/2007--Introduced.
Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committees on Homeland Security and on Science and Technology. H.RES.565 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for division of the question on the legislative proposals involved to allow separate votes on disparate matters.
Latest Action: 07/24/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules. Bill Text Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for division of the question on the legislative proposals involved to allow separate votes on disparate matters. 7/24/2007--Introduced.
Amends Rule XVI (Motions and Amendments) of the Rules of the House of Representatives with respect to the division of a question under debate. Provides that any division of a question into distinct propositions shall depend on the propositions involved and not upon grammatical structure. Amends Rule XIII (Calendar and Committee Reports) to prohibit the Committee on Rules from reporting a rule or order that would waive clause 5 (on the divisibility of questions under debate) of Rule XVI. H.RES.540 - Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 07/12/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7719) Bill Text Electing a Member to a certain standing committee of the House of Representatives. 7/12/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a named Majority Member to the House Committee on the Judiciary. H.RES.520 - Electing a minority member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 06/27/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H7212 text: CR H7212) Bill Text Electing a minority member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives. 6/27/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R.2822 - To establish an Independent Ethics Commission within the House of Representatives composed of former Federal judges.
Latest Action: 06/21/2007 - Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee con Bill Text To establish an Independent Ethics Commission within the House of Representatives composed of former Federal judges. 6/21/2007--Introduced.
Independent Ethics Commission Act of 2007 - Establishes within the House of Representatives an Independent Ethics Commission composed only of former federal judges. Prescribes procedures for: (1) initiation of investigations, upon the filing of a complaint or upon the Commission's own initiative; and (2) for consequent actions. H.RES.496 - Electing a minority member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives.
Latest Action: 06/19/2007 - Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H6669) Bill Text Electing a minority member to a standing committee of the House of Representatives. 6/19/2007--Introduced.
Elects a named Minority Member to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. H.R.2771 - Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes.
Latest Action: 06/28/2007 - Committee on Appropriations. Reported by Senator Landrieu without recommendation without amendment. Without written report. Bill Text Making appropriations for the Legislative Branch for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2008, and for other purposes. 6/28/2007--Reported to Senate without amendment. (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 22, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Legislative Branch Appropriations Act, 2008 - Makes appropriations to the House of Representatives for FY2008 for: (1) salaries and/or expenses of the House leadership offices, committees (including the Committee on Appropriations), officers and employees, and the Child Care Center; (2) Members' representational allowances; and (3) the preparation of statements of appropriations. (Sec. 101) Requires deposit in the Treasury of any amounts of a Member's representational allowance for FY2008 remaining after all payments are made, to be used for federal deficit reduction, or, if there is no deficit, for federal [...] show full description H.RES.478 - Electing a member to the Joint Committee on Printing.
Latest Action: 06/12/2007 - Mr. Brady (PA) asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced. Bill Text Electing a member to the Joint Committee on Printing. 6/12/2007--Passed House without amendment. (There is 1 other summary)
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Elects a named Majority Member to the Joint Committee on Printing. H.RES.484 - Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process.
Latest Action: 06/12/2007 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules. Bill Text Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to strengthen the budget process. 6/12/2007--Introduced. Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to: (1) require conference reports to include Congressional Budget Office (CBO) cost estimates in their accompanying joint statements if such legislation provides for new budget, spending, or credit authority, or otherwise provides an increase or decrease in revenues or tax expenditures; (2) prohibit consideration of such conference reports if the cost estimates are not included; and (3) require roll call votes on legislation authorizing or providing new budget authority of at least $50 million. Amends Rule XXI (Restrictions on Certain Bills) to require that any lists of congressional earmarks or limited tax or tariff benefits (and the name of the requesting Member), required for legislation reported or not reported by a committee or included in a conference report, be made publicly available on the Internet in [...] show full description H.RES.451 - Directing the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to respond to the indictment of, or the filing of charges of criminal conduct in a court of the United States or any State against, any Member of the House of Representatives by empaneling an investigative subcommittee to review the allegations not later than 30 days after the date the Member is indicted or the charges are filed.
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