HRES 316 · 95th Congress · Congress

Resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to require committee approval of certain travel proposals.

Introduced 1977-02-23· Sponsored by Rep. Carr, Bob [D-MI-6]· 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.(1977-02-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the use of Committee funds for travel unless the official nature of the travel is established by a resolution approved in a public session by majority vote of the committee involved. Requires the resolution to set forth: (1)the proposed itinerary in detail; (2)the purpose of each destination; (3)the names of all persons who propose to take the trip at private or committee expense; (4)reimbursement provisions; (5)the anticipated benefit to the taxpayers; and (6)the estimated total expense. Requires a complete travel report to be filed with the respective committee within ten working days of the completion of travel.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans