HRES-756 : Still Just a Bill


Moving Our Democracy and Congressional Operations Towards Modernization Resolution

This resolution implements recommendations made by the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress.

Among other things, the resolution

  • establishes a centralized human resources program;
  • revises orientation for Members-Elect;
  • requires a survey of Members to determine the level of interest in establishing an academy to provide continuing education opportunities for Members; and
  • requires reports on actions to address technology issues, the accessibility of legislative information, and the accessibility of U.S. Capitol buildings and grounds.

The resolution authorizes the Committee on House Administration to carry out recommendations included in the reports.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-03-10FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-03-10VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 13 (Roll no. 93). (text: CR H1567-1571)House floor actions
2020-03-10FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1577-1578)House floor actions
2020-03-10FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2020-03-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 756.House floor actions
2020-03-10FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1567-1574)House floor actions
2020-03-10FloorMs. Lofgren moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.House floor actions
2019-12-11CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2019-12-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-12-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-12-10IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2019-12-10IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Congress
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  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Broadcasting, cable, digital technologies
  • Computers and information technology
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Congressional agencies
  • Congressional committees
  • Congressional officers and employees
  • Congressional operations and organization
  • Congressional oversight
  • Disability and paralysis
  • Employee hiring
  • Employment and training programs
  • Employment discrimination and employee rights
  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • House of Representatives
  • Inflation and prices
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Legislative rules and procedure
  • Members of Congress
  • Minority employment
  • Photography and imaging
  • Public contracts and procurement
  • Public participation and lobbying
  • Telephone and wireless communication
  • Television and film
  • U.S. Capitol
  • Wages and earnings
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  • Congressional Research Service (CRS)
  • House Committee on House Administration

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