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H.Res. 576House116th Congress (2019-2021)Passed Congress

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives with respect to the whistleblower complaint of August 12, 2019, made to the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community.

Sponsored by Adam B. SchiffRep. Adam B. Schiff (D-CA)
Introduced September 24, 2019

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This resolution directs that the whistleblower complaint received on August 12, 2019, by the Intelligence Community Inspector General be sent right away to both the Senate and House intelligence committees. It also urges those committees to review the complaint in a careful, bipartisan way while protecting any classified or sensitive information.

Key Provisions

  • The August 12, 2019 whistleblower complaint must be transmitted immediately to the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence.
  • Both intelligence committees are asked to evaluate the complaint in a deliberate, bipartisan manner, following applicable laws and procedures, and to safeguard classified and sensitive information.

Legislative Activity

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

September 25, 2019 • 6:26 PM

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

September 24, 2019

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Rules 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, 2019

September 24, 2019 • 7:28 PM

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select).

Intelligence (Permanent Select) Committee

September 24, 2019

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Rule H. Res. 577 passed House.

September 25, 2019 • 1:50 PM

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Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 577. (consideration: CR H7921-7928)

September 25, 2019 • 2:40 PM

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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, 2019

September 25, 2019 • 2:40 PM

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DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 576.

September 25, 2019 • 2:41 PM

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The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

September 25, 2019 • 3:42 PM

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POSTPONED 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.

September 25, 2019 • 3:43 PM

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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H7977-7978)

September 25, 2019 • 6:22 PM

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Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 421 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 548).(text: CR H7921)

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September 25, 2019 • 6:26 PM

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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 421 - 0, 2 Present (Roll no. 548). (text: CR H7921)

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September 25, 2019 • 6:26 PM

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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

September 25, 2019 • 6:26 PM

Voting History

1 vote recorded • Roll call available

HOUSE

Roll Call Available

September 25, 2019 at 6:24 PM

On Agreeing to the Resolution

Majority required: 1/2 (50%)

Passed

421 - 0

Amendments

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Engrossed in HouseIssued September 25, 2019

H. RES. 576

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

September 25, 2019

RESOLUTION

That—

(1)

the whistleblower complaint received on August 12, 2019, by the Inspector General of the Intelligence Community shall be transmitted immediately to the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives; and

(2)

the Select Committee on Intelligence of the Senate and the Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence of the House of Representatives should be allowed to evaluate the complaint in a deliberate and bipartisan manner consistent with applicable statutes and processes in order to safeguard classified and sensitive information.

Clerk.