H.RES.61: To provide for independent investigations and factfinding for ethics investigations.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about congress
  • Introduced Feb. 13, 1997
  • Latest Major Action Feb. 24, 1997

Bill Summary

Directs the Speaker and the minority leader of the House to appoint 20 independent factfinders at the beginning of each Congress (within 30 calendar days after the adoption of this resolution for the 105th Congress) to carry out investigations on behalf of the House as required by the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct. Disqualifies any lobbyist required to register with the Clerk of the House or the Secretary of the Senate under the...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Referred to the House Committee on Rules.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Legislative and Budget Process.
Feb. 13, 1997

Introduced in the House by Lee H. Hamilton (D-Ind.)

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