HRES 385 · 95th Congress · Congress

Resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for television and radio coverage of the proceedings of the House.

Introduced 1977-03-07· Sponsored by Rep. Whalen, Charles W., Jr. [R-OH-3]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Rules.(1977-03-07)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Adds Rule XLV to the Rules of the House of Representatives, allowing television and radio coverage of the proceedings in the House Chamber. Provides all television and radio broadcasting stations in the United States with access to all of the live coverage of the proceedings of the House. Restricts use of coverage to legitimate news or research purposes. Prohibits the commercial use or sponsorship of such coverage except in bona fide news or public affairs documentary programs. Prohibits the use in political campaigns of coverage provided under this resolution. Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act. Directs that the coverage shall be carried out through the facilities and personnel of the television networks entered into by the Clerk with a television network pool.…

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