Resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require committee approval of certain travel proposals.

Summary

Amends rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the use of Committee funds for travel unless the official nature of the travel is established by a resolution approved in a public session by majority vote of the committee involved. Requires the resolution to set forth: (1)the proposed itinerary in detail; (2)the purpose of each destination; (3)the names of all persons who propose to take the trip at private or committee expense; (4)reimbursement provisions; (5)the anticipated benefit to the taxpayers; and (6)the estimated total expense. Requires a complete travel report to be filed with the respective committee within ten working days of the completion of travel.

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Timeline

1. 23 February 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 23 February 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 23 February 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Rules.

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 February 1977

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Sponsors

• Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Wilson, Charles [D-TX-2] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsru00 · Standing

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