HRES 437 · 112th Congress · Congress

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.

Introduced 2011-10-13· Sponsored by Rep. Pearce, Stevan [R-NM-2]· House

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Latest: 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.(2011-10-13)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Directs the House Committee on House Administration to: (1) identify the best practices for holding debates, hearings, meetings, and votes of the House in a virtual setting (such as via electronic voting, video conferencing, and secure telephone and internet connections); (2) establish procedures and rules for Congressmen to consider legislation in a virtual setting; and (3) hold such activities in accordance with the requirement to assemble under the 20th Amendment of the Constitution.…

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