HRES 298
115th Congress
House
Congress
Congressional operations and organization
House of Representatives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Legislative rules and procedure
Telephone and wireless communication
Recognizing the security challenges of convening government officials in one specific place and directing the House of Representatives to take appropriate steps so that the House of Representatives can meet in a virtual setting.
Introduced: April 28, 2017
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
May 2, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Rules, and House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Declares that the House of Representatives: (1) encourages the use of a virtual setting to implement hearings, conduct debate, meet, and vote; and (2) directs the Committee on House Administration to identify the best practices for conducting the business of the House in such a setting, and to establish procedures and rules for consideration of legislation by Members of Congress in it.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Committees of jurisdiction
4
Cosponsors
1