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H. Res. 38 110th Congress House

To enhance intelligence oversight authority.

Introduced: January 9, 2007 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 110th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
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 Latest action January 9, 2007

Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends Rule X (Organization of Committees) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Select Intelligence Oversight Panel of the Committee on Appropriations.

Applies Rule XI (Procedures of Committees and Unfinished Business) to the Select Panel in the same manner as a subcommittee, except that, the Select Panel cannot require, by subpoena or otherwise, the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of books, records, correspondence, memoranda, papers, and documents.

Authorizes a subpoena of the Committee on Appropriations or its Subcommittee on Defense to specify terms of return to the select panel.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 38: To enhance intelligence oversight authority.. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-HRES-38/
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