Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require continued broadcasting of the full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with the broadcasts that occured on January 3-6, 2023.

12/15/2023, 3:51 PM

This resolution revises House rules to require that the recording and broadcasting coverage of floor proceedings be at least as transparent as the coverage that occurred on January 3-6, 2023 (during the election of the Speaker).

Bill 118 HRES 35, also known as the Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require continued broadcasting of the full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with the broadcasts that occurred on January 3-6, 2023, aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the legislative process by mandating the continuous broadcasting of the full House Chamber during all legislative business.

The bill specifically references the broadcasts that took place on January 3-6, 2023, as a standard for the type of coverage that should be maintained. This includes providing live coverage of all proceedings, debates, and votes that occur on the House floor.

By requiring the full House Chamber to be broadcasted, the bill seeks to make the legislative process more accessible to the public, allowing constituents to stay informed about the decisions being made by their elected representatives. This increased transparency can help hold lawmakers accountable and foster greater trust in the democratic process. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 35 represents a commitment to open government and the principles of democracy by ensuring that the actions of the House of Representatives are conducted in a transparent and accountable manner.
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 35

Introduced on
2023-01-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/12/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution revises House rules to require that the recording and broadcasting coverage of floor proceedings be at least as transparent as the coverage that occurred on January 3-6, 2023 (during the election of the Speaker).

Bill 118 HRES 35, also known as the Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require continued broadcasting of the full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with the broadcasts that occurred on January 3-6, 2023, aims to ensure transparency and accountability in the legislative process by mandating the continuous broadcasting of the full House Chamber during all legislative business.

The bill specifically references the broadcasts that took place on January 3-6, 2023, as a standard for the type of coverage that should be maintained. This includes providing live coverage of all proceedings, debates, and votes that occur on the House floor.

By requiring the full House Chamber to be broadcasted, the bill seeks to make the legislative process more accessible to the public, allowing constituents to stay informed about the decisions being made by their elected representatives. This increased transparency can help hold lawmakers accountable and foster greater trust in the democratic process. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 35 represents a commitment to open government and the principles of democracy by ensuring that the actions of the House of Representatives are conducted in a transparent and accountable manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedAmending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require continued broadcasting of the full House Chamber during legislative business consistent with the broadcasts that occured on January 3-6, 2023.

Policy Areas
Congress

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/18/2023

This resolution revises House rules to require that the recording and broadcasting coverage of floor proceedings be at least as transparent as the coverage that occurred on January 3-6, 2023 (during the election of the Speaker).


Latest Action1/12/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.