Bill114th CongressFiled Jan 12, 2016Congress
S.Res. 344
A resolution expressing the Sense of the Senate regarding the use of electronic devices on the floor of the Senate.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jan 12, 2016)
Expresses the sense of the Senate that:
- certain uses of electronic devices by Senators on the floor of the Senate are necessary and proper in the conduct of official Senate business, and should therefore be permissible;
- necessary and proper uses of electronic devices do not include specified sound tramissions, telephones or other devices for voice communication, desktop computers, laptops, or other large devices;
- the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration should consider an amendment to the Rules for the Regulation of the Senate Wing consistent with these principles; and
- any amendment to the Rules should take into account possible future changes in technology.
What just happenedJan 12, 2016
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S74)
Who’s behind it
Sen. Enzi, Michael B. [R-WY](R-WY)Sponsor
7 cosponsors3 D4 R
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- Introduced in SenateJan 12, 2016
- Jan 12, 2016IntroReferral
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S74)
Rules and Administration Committee - Jan 12, 2016IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate