Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.

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Bill Number

HRES 298

Introduced

Apr 28, 2017

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

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Congress Congressional operations and organization House of Representatives Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Legislative rules and procedure Telephone and wireless communication

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Summary

Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; and (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House in such a setting, and to establish procedures and rules for consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in it.

Actions

May 2, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Apr 28, 2017

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, 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 concerned.
Apr 28, 2017

Introduced in House

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