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H.R. 3555 (102nd)

To repeal and prohibit all exemptions, privileges and gratuities for members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.

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Introduced

11 October 1991

Last action

26 November 1991 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities.

Sponsors

Rep. Bennett, Charles E. [D-FL-3], Rep. Kostmayer, Peter H. [D-PA-8], Rep. AuCoin, Les [D-OR-1], JOHN DUNCAN, Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-27], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Fawell, Harris W. [R-IL-13], Rep. Poshard, Glenn [D-IL-22], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-1], Rep. Snowe, Olympia J. [R-ME-2], Rep. Bacchus, Jim [D-FL-15], Rep. Sharp, Philip R. [D-IN-10], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Stark, Fortney Pete [D-CA-9], Rep. Goodling, William F. [R-PA-19], Rep. Miller, John R. [R-WA-1], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Coleman, Ronald D. [D-TX-16], Rep. Zimmer, Dick [R-NJ-12], Rep. Peterson, Douglas (Pete) [D-FL-2], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-36], Rep. Campbell, Tom [R-CA-12], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Taylor, Gene [D-MS-5], Rep. Paxon, Bill [R-NY-31], Rep. Machtley, Ronald K. [R-RI-1], Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Swett, Dick [D-NH-2], Rep. Ridge, Thomas J. [R-PA-21], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Riggs, Frank [R-CA-1], Rep. Slattery, Jim [D-KS-2], Rep. Gibbons, Sam [D-FL-7], Rep. Ray, Richard B. [D-GA-3], Rep. Packard, Ron [R-CA-43], Rep. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [D-CO-3], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-13], Rep. Ireland, Andrew P. [R-FL-10], Rep. Long, Jill L. [D-IN-4], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. Meyers, Jan [R-KS-3], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Erdreich, Ben [D-AL-6], Rep. Bilirakis, Michael [R-FL-9]

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Summary

Declares that Members of Congress are no longer exempted from Federal laws, including the: (1) Americans with Disabilities Act; (2) title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act; (3) Equal Opportunity Act; (4) Occupational Safety and Health Act; (5) Fair Labor Standards Act; and (6) Freedom of Information Act. Makes it illegal to furnish any Member of the Congress, at the expenses of the Federal Government, free or at reduced costs: (1) medicine; (2) hospital care; (3) ambulance services; (4) meals; (5) flowers or plants; (6) pictures or picture frames; (7) haircuts; or (8) other items, services, or privileges, except official office expenses such as supplies and stationery.

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Timeline

  1. 11 October 1991

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 11 October 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 11 October 1991

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 October 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Government Information, Justice and Agriculture.

    Source: Committee

  5. 28 October 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Accounts.

    Source: Committee

  6. 29 October 1991

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from EEOC, Labor.

    Source: Committee

  7. 26 November 1991

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Labor Standards.

    Source: Committee

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