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H. Res. 446 96th Congress House

A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to restrict provisions of and amendments to appropriation bills.

Introduced: October 16, 1979 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 96th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 96th Congress (1979–1980) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Oct 16, 1979
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Oct 16, 1979
Introduced in House
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 Latest action October 16, 1979

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends rule XXI of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit any provision in any appropriation bill or amendment to such bill which changes existing law or has the effect of imposing any limitation not contained in existing law.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 446: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to restrict provisions of and amendments to appropriation bills.. 96th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-446/
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"H. Res. 446: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to restrict provisions of and amendments to appropriation bills.." 96th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-446/.
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H. Res. 446, 96th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/96-HRES-446/.
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