HRES 1232
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit individuals to wear denim clothing on the floor of the House on the last Wednesday of April of each year.
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Bill overview
This resolution changes the rules of the House of Representatives to allow members and guests to wear denim clothing on the floor of the House on the last Wednesday of April each year. This is a symbolic gesture intended to celebrate National Denim Day, a fundraising event for sexual assault survivors. The change is a minor amendment to existing House rules, specifically targeting a single day of the year. It does not affect any other aspects of the dress code.
Key provisions
- Allows denim clothing on the House floor.
- The allowance is limited to the last Wednesday of April.
- This change is an amendment to Rule XVII of the House Rules.
Who is affected
- Members of the House of Representatives
- Guests of members of the House of Representatives
Notable changes
- Creates a specific exception to the standard dress code.
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119th CONGRESS — 2d Session
H. RES. 1232
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to permit individuals to wear denim clothing on the floor of the House on the last Wednesday of April of each year.
Clause 5 of rule XVII of the Rules of the House of Representatives is amended by inserting A person on the floor of the House may wear denim clothing on the last Wednesday of April of each year.
before the last sentence.