A member of the House can file a motion to have the bill discharged, or released, from consideration by the committee.

Description: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 715) to require a background check for every firearm sale. View Petition View ...

Any Member may file a motion with the Clerk of the House to discharge the committee from further consideration of the bill.

29 апр. 2024 г. · A Member files a discharge motion with the House Clerk, after which members may add their signatures by going to the Clerk's desk while the ...

13 мар. 2024 г. · A House rule dating back to 1931 outlines the process. Any member can file a discharge petition with the House clerk, who then makes it ...

To be successful, a discharge petition requires the signatures of a majority of the House, which is 218 members. Discharge Petitions as a Legislative Tool.

Any Member may file a motion with the Clerk of the House to discharge the committee from further consideration of the bill.

19 янв. 2023 г. · A discharge petition requires a majority of the House (ie., 218 if fully constituted) to sign the petition to bring the measure directly to the floor for a ...

12 мар. 2024 г. · Motion to Discharge a Committee from the Consideration of a Resolution ; Bill Number: H.Res. 1016 ; Petition Date: March 12th, 2024 ; Sponsor: ...