HRES 370 · 115th Congress · Congress

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a standing committee (or subcommittee thereof) hearing be held whenever there is a moment of silence in the House for a tragedy involving gun violence.

Introduced 2017-05-26· Sponsored by Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29]· House

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Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.(2017-05-26)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) of the Rules of the House of Representatives. Requires the Speaker, whenever a moment of silence related to a tragedy in the United States or its territories involving gun violence occurs on the floor of the House, to announce on the next legislative day the standing committee (or subcommittee) designated to hold a hearing on the event.…

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20 Democrats