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Bills / CosponsorsIntroducing Bills April 6, 2020 Update: Per the Speaker's announced policy, staff are now able to submit certain documents electronically during this public health crisis. Electronic copies...
Opportunities to SpeakThis section explains the opportunities members have available to speak on any subject of his or her choosing outside of the time traditionally reserved for debating bills. These times are...
Cloakroom Archives Cloakroom ServicesOpportunities to Speak This section explains the opportunities members have available to speak on any subject of his or her choosing outside of the time traditionally reserved for...
TUESDAY DECMEBER 14, 2021 SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS Ordering the Previous Question on H.Res. 848TUESDAY DECMEBER 14, 2021 SUMMARY OF LEGISLATIVE BUSINESS Ordering the Previous Question on H.Res. 848 - The Rule providing consideration of H. Res. Recommending that the House of Representatives...