An Act Reaffirming Certain Rights and Privileges of the Legislative Houses in the Exercise of their Functions
Act No. 2292, enacted on November 5, 1913, reaffirms the rights and privileges of the Philippine legislative houses in executing their functions. It allows either House to seek assistance from government officers and to hire outside experts as necessary, with expenses covered by available funds. Additionally, any prior actions taken by the Houses or their leaders regarding the appointment of legal or other officers are validated and confirmed. This act emphasizes the legislative independence and authority to carry out its duties effectively.
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- What is An Act Reaffirming Certain Rights and Privileges of the Legislative Houses in the Exercise of their Functions about?
- Act No. 2292, enacted on November 5, 1913, reaffirms the rights and privileges of the Philippine legislative houses in executing their functions. It allows either House to seek assistance from government officers and to hire outside experts as necessary, with expenses covered by available funds. Additionally, any prior actions taken by the Houses or their leaders regarding the appointment of legal or other officers are validated and confirmed. This act emphasizes the legislative independence and authority to carry out its duties effectively.
- What type of law is Act No. 2292?
- An Act Reaffirming Certain Rights and Privileges of the Legislative Houses in the Exercise of their Functions (Act No. 2292) is a Philippine Statutes enacted by the Congress of the Philippines.
- When was An Act Reaffirming Certain Rights and Privileges of the Legislative Houses in the Exercise of their Functions enacted?
- An Act Reaffirming Certain Rights and Privileges of the Legislative Houses in the Exercise of their Functions (Act No. 2292) was enacted on Nov 5, 1913.
- What is the citation for An Act Reaffirming Certain Rights and Privileges of the Legislative Houses in the Exercise of their Functions?
- An Act Reaffirming Certain Rights and Privileges of the Legislative Houses in the Exercise of their Functions, Act No. 2292, Nov 5, 1913 (Philippines)
Law Information
- Reference Number
- Act No. 2292
- Date Enacted
- Category
- Statutes
- Subcategory
- Acts
- Jurisdiction
- Philippines
- Enacting Body
- Congress of the Philippines
Full Law Text
November 5, 1913
ACT NO. 2292
AN ACT REAFFIRMING CERTAIN RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES OF THE LEGISLATIVE HOUSES IN THE EXERCISE OF THEIR FUNCTIONS
SECTION 1. Nothing provided in any appropriation Act or in any other legislation or existing provision of law shall be construed as abridging or prohibiting the free execution of any act or provision which said Houses may consider necessary in the full and free exercise of their functions. For this purpose, any of said Houses may of itself, or through its president, require the assistance of any officer of the Government of the Philippine Islands for purposes of inquiry, investigation, or any other purpose which said presidents may consider related with the duties in trusted to either of said Houses. The right of both Houses, or of the presidents thereof, to designate temporarily or otherwise, and at such expense as may be agreed upon, any person or persons not in the service of the Government, whose expert knowledge may be considered necessary or useful, is hereby reaffirmed: Provided, However, That the expenses occasioned by the employment of such officer or officers referred to in this Act shall be paid out of any funds available for the payment of the expenses of the Commission or of the Assembly as the case may be.
SECTION 2. Any action or provision heretofore adopted by both Houses, or by the President of the Commission or by the Speaker of the Assembly, designating attorneys, counselors, and any other officers whose services may have been required for the Commission or the Assembly, is hereby approved, confirmed, and ratified, and shall have validity and effect in the same manner and with the same force as if such action or provision had been adopted after the passage of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on its passage.
ENACTED, November 5, 1913.
Cite This Law
An Act Reaffirming Certain Rights and Privileges of the Legislative Houses in the Exercise of their Functions, Act No. 2292, Nov 5, 1913 (Philippines)
An Act Reaffirming Certain Rights and Privileges of the Legislative Houses in the Exercise of their Functions, Act No. 2292 (Phil. 1913)
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