United States 113th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

HRES 659 — Amending the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Ethics from waiving any requirement that Members, officers, and employees of the House include information on reimbursements for travel in the financial disclosure reports such individuals are required to file under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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Summary

Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Ethics from using its authority under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to waive any requirement that Members, officers, and employees of the House include information on reimbursements for travel in the financial disclosure reports these individuals are required to file under the Act.

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Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 659 do?
Amends Rule XXV (Limitations on Outside Earned Income and Acceptance of Gifts) of the Rules of the House of Representatives to prohibit the Committee on Ethics from using its authority under the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to waive any requirement that Members, officers, and employees of the House include information on reimbursements for travel in the financial disclosure reports these individuals are required to file under the Act.
Who sponsors HRES 659?
HRES 659 is sponsored by David Loebsack (D).
What is the current status of HRES 659?
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 659?
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