Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit the number of years a Member may serve as chairperson of a particular standing committee or subcommittee.

Summary

Amends rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit a Member from serving as chairperson of any particular standing committee or subcommittee for more than eight years. Disregards: (1) any service performed as a chairperson of such committee or subcommittee for less than a full session in any Congress; and (2) previous service as a chairperson before the beginning of the 103d Congress.

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Timeline

1. 26 November 1991

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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2. 26 November 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 26 November 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House · undated · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2] · D · Sponsor
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