H.Res. 845 (112th): Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing Committee on Repeals.

112th Congress, 2011–2013. Text as of Jan 02, 2013 (Introduced).

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HRES 845 IH

112th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. RES. 845

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing Committee on Repeals.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 2, 2013

Mr. STEARNS submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Rules

RESOLUTION

Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to establish a standing Committee on Repeals.

    Resolved,

SECTION 1. COMMITTEE ON REPEALS.

    (a) Establishment- Clause 1 of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended--

      (1) by redesignating paragraphs (o) through (t) as paragraphs (p) through (u); and

      (2) by inserting after paragraph (n) the following new paragraph:

‘(o) Committee on Repeals.

    ‘The repeal of obsolete laws.’.

    (b) Exclusive Service of Members- Clause 5(b) of rule X of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by adding at the end the following new subparagraph:

    ‘(3) A Member, Delegate, or Resident Commissioner who serves as a member of the Committee on Repeals may not serve simultaneously as a member of any other standing committee.’.