A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish additional conditions with respect to official travel of members and employees of committees.

Summary

Amends rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the expenditure of appropriated funds to defray travel expenses of committee members or employees outside of the United States or its territories or possessions, unless such committee has approved, by recorded vote, a resolution authorizing such travel. Requires that such resolution set forth: (1) a detailed itinerary: (2) the anticipated benefits that could not otherwise be achieved; (3) a certification that the travel cost is the lowest available; and (4) justification for each individual participating in such travel.

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Timeline

1. 5 March 1987

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 5 March 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 5 March 1987

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 March 1987

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2] · D · Sponsor
• · hsru00 · Standing

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