H.Res. 561 (100th): A resolution directing the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to conduct an investigation regarding a possible unauthorized disclosure of classified information in violation of the Rules of the House of Representatives.

Introduced:
Sep 30, 1988 (100th Congress, 1987–1988)
Sponsor:
Rep. Richard Cheney [R-WY0]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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9/30/1988--Introduced.
Directs the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate whether public comments made by the Speaker of the House regarding an alleged classified intelligence activity involved an unauthorized disclosure of classified information in violation of House rules or committee rules.

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