United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HRES 50 — Providing for enclosing the visitors' galleries of the House of Representatives with a clear and bomb-proof material.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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  3. Died in session

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Summary

Requires the Architect of the Capitol to enclose the visitors' galleries of the House of Representatives with a clear and bomb-proof material and install audio equipment so that the House proceedings on the floor will be clearly audible in the galleries.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 50 do?
Requires the Architect of the Capitol to enclose the visitors' galleries of the House of Representatives with a clear and bomb-proof material and install audio equipment so that the House proceedings on the floor will be clearly audible in the galleries.
Who sponsors HRES 50?
HRES 50 is sponsored by Dan Burton (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 50?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 50?
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