HRES 115 · 96th Congress · Congress

A resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit Members of the House from using official congressional stationery to raise funds if such funds are to be used to influence governmental policy or affect governmental elections.

Introduced 1979-02-13· Sponsored by Rep. Pritchard, Joel [R-WA-1]· 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.(1979-02-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives by adding Rule XLIX: Limitations on the Use of Official Congressional Stationary. Prohibits any Member of the House of Representatives from using or authorizing any person to use any official congressional stationary to raise funds if such funds are to be used to influence governmental policy or affect governmental elections. Defines "official congressional stationary" to include any stationary, whether prepared with Federal funds or not, which contains any reference to the Congress or the House of Representatives.…

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Cosponsors (20)

6 Democrats14 Republicans