Bill114th CongressFiled Apr 20, 2016Congress
H.Res. 694
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.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 20, 2016)
Declares that, whenever a moment of silence related to a tragedy involving gun violence occurs on the floor of the House, the Speaker shall announce on the next legislative day the standing committee (or subcommittee) designated to hold a hearing on the event.
What just happenedApr 20, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29](D-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 20, 2016
- Apr 20, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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- Apr 20, 2016IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House