H. Res. 162
106th Congress
House
Providing for enclosing the galleries of the House of Representatives with a transparent and substantial material.
Congress
Capitol (Washington, D.C.)House of RepresentativesMembers of Congress (House)Protection of officialsSecurity measures
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2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Agreed to (House)
May 6, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
May 6, 1999
Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Plain-English summary
Requires the Architect of the Capitol to: (1) enclose the galleries of the House of Representatives with a transparent and substantial material; and (2) install equipment so that the House floor proceedings will be clearly audible in them. Authorizes appropriations.
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 162: Providing for enclosing the galleries of the House of Representatives with a transparent and substantial material.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HRES-162/
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