HRES 681 · 96th Congress · Congress

A resolution amending rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit the number of subcommittees of standing committees of the House and to limit the number of subcommittees on which members may serve.

Introduced 1980-05-22· Sponsored by Rep. Cleveland, James C. [R-NH-2]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Rules.(1980-05-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends the Rules of the House of Representatives to authorize standing committees with more than 20 members to establish not more than six subcommittees. Sets forth a schedule for current standing committees with more than six subcommittees to reduce the number of subcommittees in the 97th and 98th Congresses. Limits Members to service on no more than five subcommittees at any one time, excluding ad hoc committees. Directs that service on select, permanent select, joint, or special committees shall be counted as service on one subcommittee. Provides that chairmen and ranking minority members of committees shall not count ex officio membership on subcommittees. Authorizes Members who currently serve on more than six subcommittees to serve on six subcommittees in the 97th Congress. States that subcommittees include any subunit of a committee established for a period of more than six months, and that members include Delegates and Resident Commissioners to the House of Representatives. Makes this resolution effective January 3, 1981.…

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Cosponsors (20)

4 Democrats16 Republicans