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H.Res. 576 (116th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the whistleblower complaint of August 12, 2019, made to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.

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Introduced

24 September 2019

Last action

25 September 2019 · Passed

Status

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Sponsors

Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA], Rep. Cicilline, David N. [D-RI-1], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5], Rep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Himes, James A. [D-CT-4], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Maloney, Sean Patrick [D-NY-18], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Rep. Speier, Jackie [D-CA-14], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Subjects

Defence

Source updated

5 December 2025

Defence

Summary

This resolution express the sense of the House of Representatives that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must remedy the executive branch's continuing violation of national security laws by forwarding to Congress the whistle-blower complaint (and related materials) received August 12, 2019, by the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community, fully complying with the September 13, 2019, subpoena from Congress, taking affirmative steps to protect the whistle-blower who filed the complaint, and preserving all information that relates to allegations in the complaint. The resolution also states that the President and his associates must immediately cease public efforts to discredit the whistle-blower.

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Timeline

  1. 24 September 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 24 September 2019

    Reported

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 577 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019

    Source: Floor

  3. 24 September 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 24 September 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 25 September 2019

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  6. 25 September 2019

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 421 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 548). (text: CR H7921)

    Source: Floor

  7. 25 September 2019

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 421 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 548).(text: CR H7921)

    Source: Floor

  8. 25 September 2019

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H7921-7928)

    Source: Floor

  9. 25 September 2019

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019

    Source: Floor

  10. 25 September 2019

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

  11. 25 September 2019

    Passed

    Rule H. Res. 577 passed House.

    Source: Floor

Votes

25 September 2019 · passed · On Agreeing to the Resolution · Passed · Official source

Yes 421 · No 0 · Abstain — · Absent/not voting 10

Showing the first 4 recorded positions. Vote totals above are complete.

Versions

Documents

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Engrossed in House (text)

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  • Engrossed in House (text)

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    Introduced in House · EN · 24 September 2019

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