Resolution to amend rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that the record of committee action be made available for public inspection, with certain exceptions.

Summary

Revises rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that each committee keep a complete record of all committee action which shall be made available to the public. Provides that such record shall include a record of every vote on any question. Exempts from the requirement of public disclosure information the disclosure of which the committee determines would endanger the national security or would violate any law or rule of the House of Representatives.

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Timeline

1. 15 May 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Rules.

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2. 15 May 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 15 May 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 15 May 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Anderson, John B. [R-IL-16] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Pressler, Larry [R-SD] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Rinaldo, Matthew J. [R-NJ-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Sen. Symms, Steven D. [R-ID] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsru00 · Standing

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