HRES 474 · 95th Congress · Congress

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

Introduced 1977-04-05· Sponsored by Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2]· 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.(1977-04-05)

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. Prohibits any Member or employee from accepting any gift of travel from any foreign national without the consent of the House of Representatives.…

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