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Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution of 2022

USA117th CongressHRES-1331| House 
| Updated: 9/7/2022
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
William R. Timmons (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rules Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution of 2022 This resolution implements recommendations made by the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. The recommendations include enhancing bipartisan collaboration by, for example, establishing a space in the U.S. Capitol for bipartisan gathering and encouraging committees to experiment with alternative hearing formats; revising various administrative matters, such as authorizing the use of bulk purchases for supplies and services for Member offices, requiring offices to establish continuity of operations plans, and implementing secure information transfer practices; supporting efforts related to workforce and human resource management in the House; and improving accessibility of congressional spaces and websites for individuals with disabilities. The resolution also requires (1) reevaluating the method of calculating Representational Allowances (funds provided to Members for operating their offices and carrying out their official and representational duties), and (2) publishing information about the expenditures and staffing of eligible Congressional Member Organizations (groups of Members that register with the Committee on House Administration in support of a common legislative objective).
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-756
Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution
Sep 6, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2022
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Sep 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-756
    Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution


  • September 6, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 6, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • September 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

Congress

Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution of 2022

USA117th CongressHRES-1331| House 
| Updated: 9/7/2022
Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution of 2022 This resolution implements recommendations made by the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. The recommendations include enhancing bipartisan collaboration by, for example, establishing a space in the U.S. Capitol for bipartisan gathering and encouraging committees to experiment with alternative hearing formats; revising various administrative matters, such as authorizing the use of bulk purchases for supplies and services for Member offices, requiring offices to establish continuity of operations plans, and implementing secure information transfer practices; supporting efforts related to workforce and human resource management in the House; and improving accessibility of congressional spaces and websites for individuals with disabilities. The resolution also requires (1) reevaluating the method of calculating Representational Allowances (funds provided to Members for operating their offices and carrying out their official and representational duties), and (2) publishing information about the expenditures and staffing of eligible Congressional Member Organizations (groups of Members that register with the Committee on House Administration in support of a common legislative objective).
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 116-756
Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution
Sep 6, 2022
Introduced in House
Sep 6, 2022
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Sep 7, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 116-756
    Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution


  • September 6, 2022
    Introduced in House


  • September 6, 2022
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.


  • September 7, 2022
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Derek Kilmer

Derek Kilmer

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (3)
William R. Timmons (Republican)Rodney Davis (Republican)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Rules Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted