H.Res. 1249 (111th): Raising a question of the privileges of the House.

Introduced:
Apr 14, 2010 (111th Congress, 2009–2010)
Sponsor:
Rep. John Boehner [R-OH8]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on April 14, 2010, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 14, 2010
Votes

On Motion to Refer the Resolution: H RES 1249
Apr 14, 2010 4:28 p.m.
Passed 235/157

Cosponsors
none
Committees

House Ethics

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Last updated Apr 14, 2010.
5 pages

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4/14/2010--Introduced.
Directs the House Committee on Standards of Official Conduct to investigate fully which House Democratic leaders and members of their respective staffs had knowledge before March 3, 2010, of the allegations concerning former Representative Eric Massa, and what actions each leader and staffer having any such knowledge took after learning of the allegations. Requires the Committee to establish an Investigative Subcommittee regarding such matter, or report to the House of Representatives the reasons for its failure to do so. Requires the Chief Administrative Officer immediately to take all steps necessary to secure and prevent the alteration or deletion of any e-mails, text messages, voicemails, and other electronic records resident on House equipment that have been sent or received by Members and staff who are the subjects of such investigation until advised by the Committee that it has no need of any portion of such records. Requires the Committee to issue a final report by July 31, 2010.

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