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H. Res. 848 108th Congress House

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to make a technical correction on limitations on the use of the frank.

Introduced: October 8, 2004 Introduced by: John B. Larson Democratic · Connecticut See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 108th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Nov 16, 2004
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1984)
Oct 8, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Rules. (text of measure as introduced: CR 11/16/2004 E1984)
Oct 8, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action November 16, 2004

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1984)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends rule XXIV (Limitations on Use of Official Funds) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide that a mass mailing of a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner is not frankable when it is postmarked less than 90 (currently less than 60) days before the date of a primary or general election (whether regular, special, or runoff) in which the individual is a candidate for public office.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 848: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to make a technical correction on limitations on the use of the frank.. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-848/
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"H. Res. 848: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to make a technical correction on limitations on the use of the frank.." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HRES-848/.
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