HJRES 518 · 94th Congress · Internal security

Joint resolution to establish a Joint Committee on Internal Security, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1975-06-19· Sponsored by Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

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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.(1975-06-19)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes a 10-man congressional Joint Committee on Internal Security. Provides for the appointment of officers and the establishment of subcommittees. Provides that the members of the joint committee shall serve without pay in addition to that received for their services as Members of the Senate or the House. Directs that the members shall be reimbursed for travel, subsistence, and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of the duties vested in the joint committee. Authorizes the joint committee to make investigations of: (1) subversive activities affecting the internal security of the United States; (2) organizations seeking to establish a totalitarian dictatorship in the United States; (3) groups which invite or employ acts of force, violence, terrorism, or any unlawful means, to oppose the authority of the Government of the United States; and (4) all other questions relating to the foregoing that would aid the Congress in the discharge of its legislative duties. Directs the joint committee to report to the House and the Senate from time to time. Requires that the joint committee keep a complete record of all committee actions, including a record of votes. Gives t…

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