HRES 6 · 104th Congress · Congress
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Fourth Congress.
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EnactedLatest: Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 5, upon passage of the remaining provisions of Title II, the resolution was agreed to.(1995-01-05)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Contract with America: A Bill of Accountability Title II: General Title I: Contract with America: A Bill of Accountability - Provides for the adoption of the Rules of the House of Representatives of the 103d Congress as the Rules of the House of the 104th Congress with amendments as outlined in this resolution. (Sec. 101) Requires the total number of House committee staff to be at least one-third less than the corresponding total in the 103d Congress. Amends Rule X to prohibit House committees from having more than five subcommittees except the Committees on Appropriations, Government Reform and Oversight, and Transportation and Infrastructure which are allowed up to thirteen, seven, and six subcommittees, respectively. (Currently, each standing committee with more than 20 members, except the Committee on Budget, is required to establish at least four subcommittees.) Amends Rule XI to revise provisions regarding committee staff funding and the appointment and use of staff. (Sec. 102) Amends Rule XIII to require cost estimates in committee reports to contain a comparison of the total estimated funding level for the relevant programs with the appropriate l…
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