Directing the Chief Administrative Officer and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to take timely action to ensure that all Members, committees, and offices of the House are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on the computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties and are fully briefed on how to protect themselves, their official records, and their communications from electronic security breaches.

DEBATE - The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Administration.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 11, 2008

Urges the Chief Administrative Officer and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to take timely action to ensure that all Members, committees, and offices of the House are: (1) alerted to the dangers of electronic attacks on the computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties; and (2) fully briefed on how to protect themselves and their official records and communications from electronic security breaches.

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Rep. Wolf, Frank R. [R-VA-10] · R–VA

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Jun 11, 2008
DEBATE - The resolution was referred to the Committee on House Administration.
Jun 11, 2008
On motion to refer the resolution Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5280)
Jun 11, 2008
The previous question on the motion to refer the resolution was ordered without objection. (consideration: CR H5287)
Jun 11, 2008
Ms. Lofgren, Zoe moved to refer the resolution. (consideration: CR H5287)
Jun 11, 2008
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 1263.
Jun 11, 2008
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H5280-5287)
Jun 11, 2008
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2008
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Res.1263 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1263, 110th Congress: Directing the Chief Administrative Officer and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to take timely action to ensure that all Members, committees, and offices of the House are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on the computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties and are fully briefed on how to protect themselves, their official records, and their communications from electronic security breaches.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1263

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2008-06-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1263/BILLS-110hres1263ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2017-12-14T16:22:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

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Analyze H.Res.1263 as objectively as possible. Explain its main provisions, who would be affected, possible benefits and harms, implementation, exceptions, and uncertainties. Present the strongest arguments for and against it, and identify evidence needed to assess its public impact.

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Discuss H.Res.1263, 110th Congress: Directing the Chief Administrative Officer and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to take timely action to ensure that all Members, committees, and offices of the House are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on the computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties and are fully briefed on how to protect themselves, their official records, and their communications from electronic security breaches.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1263

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2008-06-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1263/BILLS-110hres1263ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2017-12-14T16:22:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1263 through a progressive lens, focusing on fairness, access, economic inequality, and effects on vulnerable communities. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and distinguish stated goals from demonstrated outcomes.

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Discuss H.Res.1263, 110th Congress: Directing the Chief Administrative Officer and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to take timely action to ensure that all Members, committees, and offices of the House are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on the computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties and are fully briefed on how to protect themselves, their official records, and their communications from electronic security breaches.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1263

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2008-06-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1263/BILLS-110hres1263ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2017-12-14T16:22:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1263 through a conservative lens, focusing on fiscal responsibility, institutional stability, federalism, and the scope of government. Explain potential benefits, costs, and unintended consequences. Consider the strongest counterarguments and any provisions that challenge this perspective.

Individual rights and government power

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Discuss H.Res.1263, 110th Congress: Directing the Chief Administrative Officer and the Sergeant at Arms of the House of Representatives to take timely action to ensure that all Members, committees, and offices of the House are alerted of the dangers of electronic attacks on the computers and information systems used in carrying out their official duties and are fully briefed on how to protect themselves, their official records, and their communications from electronic security breaches.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-resolution/1263

Text version to examine: Introduced in House · 2008-06-11.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/110/bills/hres1263/BILLS-110hres1263ih.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2017-12-14T16:22:54Z. Verify current status and distinguish any later version from the version above.

Read the official text before answering. If you cannot access it, say so and ask me to provide it; do not assume a link means you have read the document. Distinguish proposals from enacted law, cite sources, and separate facts, interpretation, and uncertain predictions. Include counterarguments even when using a particular perspective.

Examine H.Res.1263 through a civil-liberties and limited-government lens. Consider individual rights, privacy, voluntary choice, accountability, and government power. Explain tradeoffs, possible safeguards, and the strongest counterarguments without assuming the proposal is beneficial or harmful.