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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.
Amends House rules to limit privileged impeachment, censure, expulsion, and leadership vacancy resolutions to those backed by a committee investigation and report or directed by a party caucus or conference
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Amends House rules to limit privileged impeachment, censure, expulsion, and leadership vacancy resolutions to those backed by a committee investigation and report or directed by a party caucus or conference
Key points
- Amend House privileged resolution rules
- Limit impeachment and censure resolutions
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-28 — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressCongressional committeesCongressional oversightGovernment ethics and transparency, public corruptionHouse of RepresentativesLegislative rules and procedure