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H. Res. 48 97th Congress House

A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Internal Security, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 28, 1981 See on congress.gov
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It was not agreed to before the 97th Congress (1981–1982) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 28, 1981
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Jan 28, 1981
Introduced in House
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 Latest action January 28, 1981

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Internal Security with jurisdiction over communist, terrorist, and other subversive activities. Removes such jurisdiction from the Judiciary Committee.

Transfers to the Internal Security Committee all of its property under the control of the Judiciary Committee or any other government agency.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 48: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Internal Security, and for other purposes.. 97th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-48/
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"H. Res. 48: A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish the Committee on Internal Security, and for other purposes.." 97th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-48/.
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H. Res. 48, 97th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/97-HRES-48/.
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