Hearing on Proposed Reforms to House Rule XXI and Appropriations Processes
January 1, 2016
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The Frame
The hearing addresses the internal rules that dictate how federal funds are authorized and appropriated, which directly impacts the legislative process for all federal spending bills.
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Members of the U.S. House of Representatives
The members are subject to the rules governing the legislative process for appropriations.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on April 14, 2016, in Washington, DC.
- The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House.
- The subject of the hearing was proposed reforms to Rule XXI and the modern authorization and appropriations process.
- The hearing was part of the 114th Congress, Second Session.
- The hearing identifier is RCH 114-1.
Why It Matters
The hearing addresses the internal rules that dictate how federal funds are authorized and appropriated, which directly impacts the legislative process for all federal spending bills.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Focus on Legislative Process Reform
The hearing indicates a specific effort by the 114th Congress to address perceived inefficiencies in the authorization and appropriations cycle.
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