A resolution requiring the privatization of the Senate barber and beauty shops and the Senate restaurants.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (30 Jul 1998): Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
What this bill does
This Senate resolution, S.Res. 261, would require that the Senate barber shop, beauty shop, and restaurants be operated by private companies under contract, rather than by Senate or Capitol staff. Specifically, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate would be responsible for privatizing the barber and beauty shops, while the Architect of the Capitol would handle the privatization of the restaurants.
This resolution affects the Senate's internal operations and the employees currently managing these services. It would change how these amenities are provided within the Senate. The resolution was introduced in the Senate in July 1998 by Senator Sam Brownback. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. For this resolution to become law, it would need to be considered, passed by the committee, and then passed by the full Senate.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Requires conversion, to operation by a private sector source under contract, of: (1) the Senate barber shop and Senate beauty shop by the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate; and (2) the Senate restaurants by the Architect of the Capitol.
Timeline
30 Jul 1998
Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Common questions
- What does S.Res. 261 do?
- This Senate resolution, S.Res. 261, would require that the Senate barber shop, beauty shop, and restaurants be operated by private companies under contract, rather than by Senate or Capitol staff. Specifically, the Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper of the Senate would be responsible for privatizing the barber and beauty shops, while the Architect of the Capitol would handle the privatization of the restaurants. This resolution affects the Senate's internal operations and the employees currently managing these services. It would change how these amenities are provided within the Senate. The resolution was introduced in the Senate in July 1998 by Senator Sam Brownback. Its current status is "Introduced," meaning it has been formally presented to the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. For this resolution to become law, it would need to be considered, passed by the committee, and then passed by the full Senate.
- Has S.Res. 261 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S.Res. 261. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S.Res. 261?
- S.Res. 261 was sponsored by Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS] (R-KS), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S.Res. 261?
- Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (30 Jul 1998).
Related bills in Congress
Expressing profound sorrow over the death of Alexander Michel Odeh.
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 9899) to designate Afghanistan under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to permit nationals of Afghanistan to be eligible for temporary protected status under such section, and for other purposes.
Stop Insider Trading Act
A resolution relating to the death of the Honorable Nancy Kassebaum, former United States Senator for the State of Kansas.
More bills from Sen. Brownback, Sam [R-KS]
Multinational Species Conservation Funds Semipostal Stamp Act of 2009
Freedom to Transport Act of 1998
A bill to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Kyrgyzstan.
Bill100 mirrors the public U.S. legislative record from Congress.gov and GovTrack and adds plain-English AI summaries. It is an information tool, not legal, compliance or lobbying advice, and it is not affiliated with the U.S. Congress or any government agency. AI summaries can simplify or omit detail — every bill links to the official source; verify there before you rely on it.