H.Res. 1494House117th Congress (2021-2023)Passed Congress

Permitting official photographs of the House of Representatives to be taken while the House is in actual session on a date designated by the Speaker.

Introduced November 29, 2022

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This resolution lets the Speaker of the House choose a specific day when official photographs of the House can be taken while the chamber is in session. It also authorizes the use of House funds to cover the costs of taking, preparing, and distributing those photos.

Key Provisions

  • The Speaker may designate the date for official session photographs.
  • Payment for the photography, preparation, and distribution can be drawn from the House’s applicable accounts.

Legislative Activity

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

November 29, 2022 • 2:06 PM

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

November 29, 2022

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

November 29, 2022

HouseFloor

Mr. Aguilar asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.

November 29, 2022 • 2:06 PM

HouseFloor

Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H8599)

November 29, 2022 • 2:06 PM

HouseFloor

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection.

November 29, 2022 • 2:06 PM

HouseFloor

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H8599)

November 29, 2022 • 2:06 PM

HouseFloor

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

November 29, 2022 • 2:06 PM

Floor Debate

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What members said about H.Res. 1494 on the floor

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Pete Aguilar
Rep. Pete AguilarD-CA-31 · Nov 29, 2022

Mr. Speaker, I send to the desk a resolution and ask unanimous consent for its immediate consideration in the House.

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H. RES. 1494

In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

November 29, 2022

RESOLUTION

That on such date as the Speaker of the House of Representatives may designate, official photographs of the House may be taken while the House is in actual session. Payment for the costs associated with taking, preparing, and distributing such photographs may be made from the applicable accounts of the House of Representatives.

Clerk.