Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2715) to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Paperwork Reduction Act, to minimize the burden of Federal paperwork demands upon small businesses, educational and nonprofit institutions, Federal contractors, State and local governments, and other persons through the sponsorship and use of alternative information technologies.

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

Congressional Research Service

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Apr 23, 1996

Sets forth the rule for the consideration of H.R. 2715 (Federal paperwork reduction).

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People & committees

Who introduced it

Rep. Linder, John [R-GA-4] · R–GA

Committees

Rules Committee

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Legislative record

Actions

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Apr 24, 1996
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 24, 1996
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 24, 1996
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.
Apr 24, 1996
The previous question was ordered without objection.
Apr 24, 1996
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate.
Apr 24, 1996
Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H3746-3749)
Apr 23, 1996
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 207.
Apr 23, 1996
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2715 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Providing for consideration of the bill in the Committee of the Whole. Bill is open to amendments. It shall be in order to consider as an original bill for the purpose of amendment the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on Smalll Business now printed in the bill.
Apr 23, 1996
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-532, by Mr. Linder.
Apr 23, 1996
The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 104-532, by Mr. Linder.
Apr 23, 1996
Introduced in House

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Engrossed in House · Apr 24, 1996 Formatted Text PDF
Reported in House · Apr 23, 1996 Formatted Text PDF

Related bills identified by Congress.gov

HR 2715 · Paperwork Elimination Act of 1996

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Discuss H.Res.409, 104th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2715) to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Paperwork Reduction Act, to minimize the burden of Federal paperwork demands upon small businesses, educational and nonprofit institutions, Federal contractors, State and local governments, and other persons through the sponsorship and use of alternative information technologies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/409

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-04-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres409/BILLS-104hres409eh.htm

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Analyze H.Res.409 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.409, 104th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2715) to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Paperwork Reduction Act, to minimize the burden of Federal paperwork demands upon small businesses, educational and nonprofit institutions, Federal contractors, State and local governments, and other persons through the sponsorship and use of alternative information technologies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/409

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-04-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres409/BILLS-104hres409eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:29:24Z. 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.409 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.409, 104th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2715) to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Paperwork Reduction Act, to minimize the burden of Federal paperwork demands upon small businesses, educational and nonprofit institutions, Federal contractors, State and local governments, and other persons through the sponsorship and use of alternative information technologies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/409

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-04-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres409/BILLS-104hres409eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:29:24Z. 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.409 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.409, 104th Congress: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2715) to amend chapter 35 of title 44, United States Code, popularly known as the Paperwork Reduction Act, to minimize the burden of Federal paperwork demands upon small businesses, educational and nonprofit institutions, Federal contractors, State and local governments, and other persons through the sponsorship and use of alternative information technologies.

Official record: https://www.congress.gov/bill/104th-congress/house-resolution/409

Text version to examine: Engrossed in House · 1996-04-24.

Official full text: https://www.congress.gov/104/bills/hres409/BILLS-104hres409eh.htm

Imported record last updated by the source: 2025-04-07T15:29:24Z. 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.409 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.