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US HR78
Resolution
Status
1/28/2025
Primary Sponsor
Nikema Williams
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AI Summary
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Amends House Rule IX to restrict when certain resolutions can claim privileged status for expedited floor consideration
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Resolutions to impeach government officers would only be privileged if the relevant committee has investigated and filed a report recommending the sanction, or if offered by direction of a party caucus or conference
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Resolutions to censure, reprimand, or expel Members, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners would face the same requirements
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Resolutions to vacate the office of Speaker or remove committee chairs/ranking members would also require prior committee investigation or party caucus direction to be privileged
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Introduced January 28, 2025 by Rep. Williams of Georgia and referred to the House Rules Committee
Legislative Description
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.
Congress
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
1/28/2025