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Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to carry out a pilot program under which the leadership of the House shall utilize body-worn cameras and ensure that the cameras are activated while carrying out official leadership business.

12/31/2022, 5:36 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 636

Bill 117 HRES 636, also known as the "Body-Worn Camera Pilot Program for House Leadership Act," directs the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to implement a pilot program. This program requires the leadership of the House to use body-worn cameras and ensure that the cameras are activated while conducting official leadership duties.

The purpose of this pilot program is to increase transparency and accountability within the House of Representatives by providing a visual record of the actions and interactions of House leadership. By utilizing body-worn cameras, the public will have access to footage that can help ensure that House leadership is acting in accordance with ethical standards and conducting official business in a professional manner.

The pilot program will allow for the testing and evaluation of the effectiveness of body-worn cameras in promoting transparency and accountability within the House of Representatives. The Committee on Ethics will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the program and evaluating its impact on the conduct of House leadership. Overall, Bill 117 HRES 636 aims to enhance public trust in the House of Representatives by implementing a pilot program that utilizes body-worn cameras to monitor the actions of House leadership while carrying out official duties.

Congressional Summary of HRES 636

This resolution requires the House Committee on Ethics to carry out a pilot program during the 118th Congress to require each member of House leadership to use a body-worn camera while carrying out official business and to make footage available online to the public.

Current Status of Bill HRES 636

Bill HRES 636 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2021. Bill HRES 636 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2021.  Bill HRES 636's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of September 14, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 636

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 636

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 636

Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to carry out a pilot program under which the leadership of the House shall utilize body-worn cameras and ensure that the cameras are activated while carrying out official leadership business.
Directing the Committee on Ethics of the House of Representatives to carry out a pilot program under which the leadership of the House shall utilize body-worn cameras and ensure that the cameras are activated while carrying out official leadership business.

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