Guide to the Records of the United States House of Representatives at the National Archives, 1789-1989 |
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Page 365 - The Committee on Un-American Activities, as a whole or by subcommittee, is authorized to make from time to time investigations of (1) the extent, character, and objects of un-American propaganda activities in the United States, (2) the diffusion within the United States of subversive and un-American propaganda that is instigated from foreign countries or of a domestic origin and attacks the principle of the form of government as guaranteed by our Constitution, and (3) all other questions in relation...
Page 172 - After a bill shall have passed both Houses it shall be duly enrolled on parchment, by the Clerk of the House of Representatives, or the Secretary of the Senate...
Page 88 - Claims to take into consideration all such petitions and matters or things touching claims and demands originating in the revolutionary war, or arising therefrom, as shall be presented, or shall or .may come in question, and be referred to them by the House ; and to report their opinion thereupon, together with Buch propositions for relief therein as to them shal] seem expedient.
Page 335 - In support of this argument, taxpayers made reference to the reports of the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee on the...
Page 184 - Irrigation and reclamation, including water supply for reclamation projects, and easements of public lands for irrigation projects, and acquisition of private lands when necessary to complete irrigation projects. "9. Interstate compacts relating to apportionment of waters for irrigation purposes. "10. Mining interests generally. Mom o
Page 223 - Panama Canal and the maintenance and operation of the Panama Canal, including the administration, sanitation, and government of the Canal Zone; and interoceanic canals generally.
Page 345 - States and shall recommend improvements in such organization and operation with a view toward strengthening the Congress, simplifying its operations, improving its relationships with other branches of the United States Government, and enabling it better to meet its responsibilities under the Constitution...
Page 170 - It shall be the duty of the Committee of Elections to examine and report upon the certificates of election, or other credentials, of the members returned to serve in this House ; and to take into their consideration all such petitions, and other matters, touching elections and returns, as shall or may be presented, or come into question, and be referred to them by the House.
Page 178 - Measures relating to services to the House, including the House Restaurant and administration of the House Office Buildings and of the House wing of the Capitol.
Page 200 - Measures relating to the care and management of Indians, including the care and allotment of Indian lands and general and special measures relating to claims which are paid out of Indian funds.