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Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.

USA115th CongressHRES-298| House 
| Updated: 5/2/2017
Stevan Pearce

Stevan Pearce

Republican Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (2)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; and (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House in such a setting, and to establish procedures and rules for consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in it.
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Apr 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • April 28, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • April 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 2, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.

Congress

Congressional operations and organizationHouse of RepresentativesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLegislative rules and procedureTelephone and wireless communication

Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.

USA115th CongressHRES-298| House 
| Updated: 5/2/2017
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; and (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House in such a setting, and to establish procedures and rules for consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in it.
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Timeline
Apr 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
  • April 28, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • April 28, 2017
    Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • May 2, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Stevan Pearce

Stevan Pearce

Republican Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (2)
Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Rules Committee, Judiciary Committee, Constitution and Limited Government Subcommittee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional operations and organizationHouse of RepresentativesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLegislative rules and procedureTelephone and wireless communication