A resolution to amend the rules of the Senate to improve legislative efficiency, and for other purposes.

Summary

Amends rule XXV of the Standing Rules of the Senate to revise current committee structure by designating the following standing committees of the Senate: (1) National Priorities; (2) Agricultural Policy; (3) Defense Policy; (4) Commercial Policy; (5) Economic Policy; (6) Energy Policy; (7) Environmental Policy; (8) Foreign Policy; (9) Governmental Policy; (10) Judicial Policy; (11) Social Policy; (12) Native American Programs; (13) Senior American Programs; (14) Veteran American Programs; and (15) Entrepreneurial American Programs. Maintains the committees on Rules, Ethics, and Intelligence. Sets forth procedures for making committee assignments. Provides that each standing committee shall be responsible for appropriations legislation.

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Timeline

1. 11 December 2001

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S12865-12868)

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2. 11 December 2001

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S12868)

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3. 11 December 2001

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 11 December 2001 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 11 December 2001

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Sponsors

• Sen. McCain, John [R-AZ] · R · Sponsor
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