Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all physical and electronic records and documents in his possession related to any use of Federal agency resources in any task or action involving or relating to Members of the Texas Legislature in the period beginning May 11, 2003, and ending May 16, 2003, except information the disclosure of which would harm the national security interests of the United States.

Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 90.

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Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 19, 2003

Directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives within 14 days after the adoption of this resolution all physical and electronic records and documents in his possession related to any use of agency resources in any task or action involving or relating to Members of the Texas Legislature between May 11, 2003, through May 16, 2003, except information the disclosure of which would harm the national security interests of the United States.

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Green, Gene [D-TX-29] · D–TX

Committees

Homeland Security Committee

14 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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Jul 21, 2003
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 90.
Jul 21, 2003
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security (Select). H. Rept. 108-223.
Jul 21, 2003
Reported adversely (Amended) by the Committee on Homeland Security (Select). H. Rept. 108-223.
Jul 16, 2003
Ordered to be Reported Adversely (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
Jul 16, 2003
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 19, 2003
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security (Select).
Jun 19, 2003
Introduced in House
Jun 19, 2003
Introduced in House

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Analyze H.Res.286 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.286, 108th Congress: Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all physical and electronic records and documents in his possession related to any use of Federal agency resources in any task or action involving or relating to Members of the Texas Legislature in the period beginning May 11, 2003, and ending May 16, 2003, except information the disclosure of which would harm the national security interests of the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/286

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2003-07-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres286/BILLS-108hres286rh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.286 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.286, 108th Congress: Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all physical and electronic records and documents in his possession related to any use of Federal agency resources in any task or action involving or relating to Members of the Texas Legislature in the period beginning May 11, 2003, and ending May 16, 2003, except information the disclosure of which would harm the national security interests of the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/286

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2003-07-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres286/BILLS-108hres286rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:36:53Z. 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.286 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.286, 108th Congress: Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all physical and electronic records and documents in his possession related to any use of Federal agency resources in any task or action involving or relating to Members of the Texas Legislature in the period beginning May 11, 2003, and ending May 16, 2003, except information the disclosure of which would harm the national security interests of the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/286

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2003-07-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres286/BILLS-108hres286rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:36:53Z. 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.286 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.

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Discuss H.Res.286, 108th Congress: Directing the Secretary of Homeland Security to transmit to the House of Representatives not later than 14 days after the date of the adoption of this resolution all physical and electronic records and documents in his possession related to any use of Federal agency resources in any task or action involving or relating to Members of the Texas Legislature in the period beginning May 11, 2003, and ending May 16, 2003, except information the disclosure of which would harm the national security interests of the United States.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-resolution/286

Text version to examine: Reported in House · 2003-07-21.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/108/bills/hres286/BILLS-108hres286rh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T13:36:53Z. 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.286 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.