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H. Res. 374 95th Congress House

Resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for television and radio coverage of the proceedings of the House.

Introduced: March 3, 1977 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 95th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 95th Congress (1977–1978) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 3, 1977
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Mar 3, 1977
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 Latest action March 3, 1977

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Adds Rule XLV to the Rules of the House of Representatives, allowing television and radio coverage of the proceedings in the House Chamber. Provides all television and radio broadcasting stations in the United States with access to all of the live coverage of the proceedings of the House. Restricts use of coverage to legitimate news or research purposes. Prohibits the commercial use or sponsorship of such coverage except in bona fide news or public affairs documentary programs. Prohibits the use in political campaigns of coverage provided under this resolution.

Authorizes appropriations to carry out this Act.

Directs that the coverage shall be carried out through the facilities and personnel of the television networks entered into by the Clerk with a television network pool.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 374: Resolution amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to provide for television and radio coverage of the proceedings of the House.. 95th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/95-HRES-374/
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