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H. Res. 275 105th Congress House

To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit a committee to vote to allow live media coverage of the testimony of a subpoenaed witness.

Introduced: October 22, 1997 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 105th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 105th Congress (1997–1998) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 22, 1997
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Oct 22, 1997
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 22, 1997

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends rule XI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit radio or television broadcasting or photographing of subpoenaed witnesses giving evidence or testimony during hearings if the majority of a committee or subcommittee votes to allow such activities.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 275: To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit a committee to vote to allow live media coverage of the testimony of a subpoenaed witness.. 105th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-275/
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"H. Res. 275: To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit a committee to vote to allow live media coverage of the testimony of a subpoenaed witness.." 105th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-275/.
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H. Res. 275, 105th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-275/.
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[H. Res. 275: To amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit a committee to vote to allow live media coverage of the testimony of a subpoenaed witness.](https://openamerica.io/bill/105-HRES-275/)
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