Bill115th CongressFiled May 26, 2017Congress
H.Res. 370
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 (May 26, 2017)
Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives. Requires the Speaker, whenever a moment of silence related to a tragedy in the United States or its territories involving gun violence occurs on the floor of the House, to announce on the next legislative day the standing committee (or subcommittee) designated to hold a hearing on the event.
What just happenedMay 26, 2017
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 HouseMay 26, 2017
- May 26, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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Introduced in House
- May 26, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House