US SR251 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on September 13 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-09-13 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Pending: Senate Rules And Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 13 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-09-13 - Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Pending: Senate Rules And Administration Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
A resolution amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to provide for timely consideration of nominations. Amends Rule XXXI (Executive Session - Proceedings on Nominations) of the Standing Rules of the Senate to discharge the committee considering a presidential nomination and make the nomination eligible for expedited consideration if the nomination has not been confirmed or rejected within 180 days after the nominee completes the following requirements: an agreement with the Office of Government Ethics; a financial disclosure form; a background check conducted by the Federal Bureau of Investigation; a questionnaire of each relevant committee; tax forms, if required by a relevant committee; and any other requirements of a relevant committee. Limits expedited consideration to two hours.
Title
A resolution amending rule XXXI of the Standing Rules of the Senate, to provide for timely consideration of nominations.
Sponsors
Sen. Cory Gardner [R-CO] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2017-09-13 | Senate | Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. |
Subjects
Congress
Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
Congressional oversight
Federal officials
Government ethics and transparency, public corruption
Legislative rules and procedure
Senate
Tax administration and collection, taxpayers
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-resolution/251/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sres251/BILLS-115sres251is.pdf |