US HR694 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 143-0)
Status: Introduced on April 20 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-04-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on April 20 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-04-20 - Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Pending: House Rules Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a standing committee (or subcommittee thereof) hearing be held whenever there is a moment of silence in the House for a tragedy involving gun violence. Declares that, whenever a moment of silence related to a tragedy involving gun violence occurs on the floor of the House, the Speaker shall announce on the next legislative day the standing committee (or subcommittee) designated to hold a hearing on the event.
Title
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to require that a standing committee (or subcommittee thereof) hearing be held whenever there is a moment of silence in the House for a tragedy involving gun violence.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2016-04-20 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Rules. |
| 2016-04-20 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Congress
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Firearms and explosives
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Violent crime
Congressional operations and organization
Congressional oversight
Firearms and explosives
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure
Violent crime
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-resolution/694/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hres694/BILLS-114hres694ih.pdf |
