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.

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Summary of Bill HRES 35

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.

Congressional Summary of HRES 35

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).

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Current Status of Bill HRES 35

Bill HRES 35 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2023. Bill HRES 35 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2023. Bill HRES 35's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of January 12, 2023

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 35

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.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.

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