A resolution adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundredth Congress.

Summary

Adopts the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 99th Congress, after amendments, as the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 100th Congress. Amends rule X to remove grandfather language which was incorporated for service time for those Members on the Budget Committee when it was constituted in August 1974. Changes the name of the Committee on Science and Technology to the Committee on Science, Space and Technology. Removes the requirement that a representative of the Committee on Government Operations meet with representatives of the other Committees to discuss and coordinate oversight activities, including the requirement for the Committee to report to the House on such activities. Amends rule XI to require any Member of the Committee on Rules who would call up as a question of privilege any rule, joint rule, or order of business resolution which has not been called up for consideration within seven legislative days after being reported, to notify the House of such intention on the calendar day before calling it up. Provides for funding all standing and certain select committee expenses for the first three months of either the first or the second session of a Congress (currently, only the first session is so provided for). Amends rule XIV to allow House Members, during debate, to refer to actions taken by the Senate which are a matter of public record and to the pendency or sponsorship of Senate bills, resolutions, and amendments. Prohibits references to individual Senators, expressions of opinions concerning Senate action, or quotations from Senate proceedings. Amends rule XLIII to increase from $35 or less to $50 or less the fair market value of a gift which may be accepted by a Member, officer, or employee from persons having a direct interest in legislation before the Congress or from foreign nationals. Prohibits discrimination in employment by a Member, officer, or employee on the basis of age. Amends rule XLVIII to increase the number of Members of the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence from 16 to 17.

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  summary · EN · 6 January 1987

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