Resolution to provide for television and radio coverage of the proceedings of the House of Representatives in the House Chamber.

Summary

Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives, under the direction of the Committee on House Administration, to make an audiovisual record of all of the proceedings of the House of Representatives in the House Chamber while the House is in session, and provide facilities for accredited radio and television broadcasters to use their own equipment to record and transmit the proceedings. Provides that the Committee on House Administration shall determine the feasibility of providing direct transmission of the audiovisual record to the Members and committees. Requires that the Librarian of Congress store, maintain, and make available to the public the records transmitted pursuant to this resolution. Forbids the use of the materials for commercial purposes, partisan political campaigns, or for any public purpose if the Members of the House, by a majority vote of the Members present, determine that such record may not be made available. Provides that the contingent fund of the House of Representatives shall be utilized for the purposes of carrying out the provisions of this resolution.

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Timeline

1. 9 February 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 February 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 February 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 February 1976

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Brooks, Jack B. [D-TX-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2] · R · Cosponsor
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