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Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1694) to require additional entities to be subject to the requirements of section 552 of title 5, United States Code (commonly referred to as the Freedom of Information Act), and for other purposes; providing for consideration of motions to suspend the rules; and waiving a requirement of clause 6(a) of rule XIII with respect to consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

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Summary of Bill HRES 280

Bill 115 H.Res. 280 is a resolution that sets the rules for considering another bill, H.R. 1694. The main purpose of H.R. 1694 is to expand the entities that are required to comply with the Freedom of Information Act, which allows the public to request and access government records.

The resolution also allows for motions to suspend the rules during the consideration of the bills, which can speed up the legislative process. Additionally, it waives a specific requirement in the rules of the House of Representatives regarding the consideration of certain resolutions reported from the Committee on Rules.

Overall, Bill 115 H.Res. 280 is focused on setting the guidelines for the consideration of H.R. 1694 and other related resolutions, with the goal of increasing transparency and access to government information.

Current Status of Bill HRES 280

Bill HRES 280 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 26, 2017. Bill HRES 280 was introduced during Congress 115 and was introduced to the House on April 26, 2017.  Bill HRES 280's most recent activity was Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. as of April 27, 2017

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 280

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 280

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

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