A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require committee approval of certain travel proposals, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends Rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that committee funds shall not be used for travel unless its official nature is established by resolution approved by majority vote of the committee involved. Requires that the official travel resolution set forth specific terms including the purpose of each destination, the names of all persons who propose to take the trip, the anticipated benefit to the taxpayers, and the estimated total expense. Directs that no Member or employee of the House shall accept any gift of travel from any foreign nation without the consent of the House.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 1 September 1976

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