HRES-576 : Still Just a Bill

This resolution express the sense of the House of Representatives that the Office of the Director of National Intelligence must remedy the executive branch's continuing violation of national security laws by

  • forwarding to Congress the whistle-blower complaint (and related materials) received August 12, 2019, by the Office of the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community,
  • fully complying with the September 13, 2019, subpoena from Congress,
  • taking affirmative steps to protect the whistle-blower who filed the complaint, and
  • preserving all information that relates to allegations in the complaint.

The resolution also states that the President and his associates must immediately cease public efforts to discredit the whistle-blower.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-09-25FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-09-25VoteOn agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 421 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 548). (text: CR H7921)House floor actions
2019-09-25FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7977-7978)House floor actions
2019-09-25FloorPOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.Res. 576, the Chair put the question on the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Himes demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on until a time to be announced.House floor actions
2019-09-25FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2019-09-25FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 576.House floor actions
2019-09-25FloorRule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019House floor actions
2019-09-25FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H7921-7928)House floor actions
2019-09-25FloorRule H. Res. 577 passed House.House floor actions
2019-09-24IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).House floor actions
2019-09-24FloorRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 577 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525 and H. Res. 576. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2203, H.R. 3525, and H.Res. 576 under closed rules. Rule also provides that it shall be in order at any time on the legislative day of September 26, 2019, for the Speaker to entertain motions that the House suspend the rules; and provides for proceedings during the period from September 30, 2019, through October 14, 2019House floor actions
2019-09-24IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Armed Forces and National Security
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  • Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
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