HJRES 15 · 93th Congress · Peace

Joint resolution to authorize the establishment of a Joint Committee on Peace.

Introduced 1973-01-03· Sponsored by Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Rules.(1973-01-03)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a "Joint Committee on Peace" to be composed of five members of the Senate to be appointed by the President of the Senate, and five members of the House to be appointed by the Speaker. Requires that in each instance not more than three members shall be of the same political party. Directs the joint committee to make studies of ways to attain world peace. Requires Federal departments and agencies concerned with keeping and maintaining peace to keep the joint committee fully and currently informed, and to furnish any information with respect to the activities or responsibilities of that agency in the field of peace. Requires the members of the committee who are Members of Congress to report to their respective bodies at least once a year. Authorizes the joint committee to hold hearings or investigations, to require the attendance of witnesses and/or the production of documents at such hearings, and to make such expenditures as it deems advisable. Allows only those measures and recommendations receiving the assent of the majority of the members of the committee to be reported from the committee. Provides for the expenses of the joint committee to be paid equally from the co…

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