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- H.RES.659
H.RES.659: Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to protect the integrity of the institution.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 109th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Jan. 31, 2006
- Latest Major Action Jan. 31, 2006
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
132 (132 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat)
Bill Summary
Amends rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to require Members, Delegates, Resident Commissioners, officers, or employees of the House, before accepting payment of travel expenses, to obtain a written certification from the sponsoring organization or person: (1) stating that no registered lobbyist has been invited to participate in the transportation, lodging, or...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Rules
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Referred to House Standards of Official Conduct
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| Jan. 31, 2006 |
Introduced in the House by David R. Obey (D-Wis.) |