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FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Proposed Reforms to House Rule XXI and Appropriations Processes

Original title: PROPOSED REFORMS TO RULE XXI AND THE MODERN AUTHORIZATION AND APPROPRIATIONS PROCESS

January 1, 2016

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives

The members are subject to the rules governing the legislative process for appropriations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript cover for a 2016 congressional hearing held by the Subcommittee on Rules and Organization of the House. The hearing focused on potential changes to , which governs how the House of Representatives handles and legislation.

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

What is Rule XXI?
is a rule of the U.S. House of Representatives that governs the content and consideration of general appropriation bills.
What was the purpose of this hearing?
The purpose was to discuss proposed reforms to the rules governing how the House authorizes and appropriates federal funds.

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Discoveries

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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.

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Rules and Organization of the HouseThe body that held the hearing.Map →
organizationU.S. House of RepresentativesThe legislative body conducting the hearing.Map →
organizationCommittee on RulesThe parent committee of the subcommittee.Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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