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Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.

1/31/2025, 2:27 PM

Summary of Bill HRES 78

Bill 119 HRES 78, also known as the resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives, aims to change the rules regarding the privilege of certain resolutions. Under the proposed amendment, resolutions would only be considered privileged if they are based on conduct that has been investigated and reported on by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction, or if they are introduced by direction of a party caucus or conference.

This amendment seeks to ensure that resolutions brought before the House are based on thorough investigations and reports, rather than being introduced without proper scrutiny. By requiring resolutions to be grounded in committee investigations or party direction, the amendment aims to promote transparency and accountability in the legislative process.

Overall, Bill 119 HRES 78 aims to strengthen the integrity of the House of Representatives by ensuring that privileged resolutions are based on credible information and have the support of relevant committees or party leadership.

Congressional Summary of HRES 78

This resolution amends the House rules to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.

This applies to a resolution (1) impeaching an officer of the government; (2) censuring, reprimanding, or expelling a Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner; or (3) causing a vacancy to occur in the office of the Speaker or in the position of a chair or ranking minority member of a committee.

Current Status of Bill HRES 78

Bill HRES 78 is currently in the status of Introduced to House since January 28, 2025. Bill HRES 78 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 28, 2025.  Bill HRES 78's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Rules. as of January 28, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 78

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
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 78

Primary Policy Focus

Congress

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 78

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit certain resolutions to be privileged only if they are based on conduct which was the subject of an investigation and report by the appropriate committee of jurisdiction or if they are offered by direction of a party caucus or conference.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 78

Nikema Williams
Nikema Williams
GeorgiaDemocrat

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