Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (6 Jan 2009): Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
What this bill does
This measure, H.Con.Res. 1, titled "Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government," was introduced in the House of Representatives. Its stated purpose is to allow for the possibility of Congress meeting outside of Washington D.C. if leadership deems it necessary for the public interest. Specifically, it would grant authority to the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their designated representatives, to inform members of their respective chambers to convene at a location away from the District of Columbia.
The bill directly concerns the operational procedures of Congress itself, affecting how and where its members can be called to assemble for legislative business. It does not appear to introduce new requirements or affect the public directly beyond this legislative process.
As a concurrent resolution, it requires passage by both the House and the Senate. H.Con.Res. 1 was introduced on January 6, 2009, and received in the Senate the same day, where it was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The full text of the bill's provisions beyond what is indicated by its title and summary has not been published.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Authorizes the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their respective designees, to notify the Members of the House and the Senate, respectively, to assemble at a place outside the District of Columbia whenever, in their opinion, the public interest shall warrant it.
Timeline
6 Jan 2009
Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 1 do?
- This measure, H.Con.Res. 1, titled "Regarding consent to assemble outside the seat of government," was introduced in the House of Representatives. Its stated purpose is to allow for the possibility of Congress meeting outside of Washington D.C. if leadership deems it necessary for the public interest. Specifically, it would grant authority to the Speaker of the House and the Majority Leader of the Senate, or their designated representatives, to inform members of their respective chambers to convene at a location away from the District of Columbia. The bill directly concerns the operational procedures of Congress itself, affecting how and where its members can be called to assemble for legislative business. It does not appear to introduce new requirements or affect the public directly beyond this legislative process. As a concurrent resolution, it requires passage by both the House and the Senate. H.Con.Res. 1 was introduced on January 6, 2009, and received in the Senate the same day, where it was referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. The full text of the bill's provisions beyond what is indicated by its title and summary has not been published.
- Has H.Con.Res. 1 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 1. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 1?
- H.Con.Res. 1 was sponsored by Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-28] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 1?
- Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (6 Jan 2009).
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