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H.R. 8305 (116th)

FAITH in Congress Act

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Introduced

17 September 2020

Last action

17 September 2020 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and Rules, 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.

Sponsors

Rep. Murphy, Stephanie N. [D-FL-7], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Torres Small, Xochitl [D-NM-2], Rep. McAdams, Ben [D-UT-4], Rep. O'Halleran, Tom [D-AZ-1], Rep. Cunningham, Joe [D-SC-1], Rep. Rose, Max [D-NY-11], Rep. Brindisi, Anthony [D-NY-22], Rep. Golden, Jared F. [D-ME-2]

Subjects

Taxation, Budget

Source updated

7 April 2025

Taxation · Budget

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Summary

Foster Accountability, Integrity, Trust, and Honor in Congress Act or the FAITH in Congress Act This bill establishes prohibitions related to the compensation of Members of Congress, lobbying activities, and consideration of legislation. Specifically, the bill prohibits Members of Congress from being paid if both chambers of Congress have not (1) agreed to a budget resolution for the next fiscal year by April 15, or (2) passed each of the regular appropriations bills for the next fiscal year by September 30. In addition, the bill eliminates automatic pay adjustments for Members of Congress, and it prohibits generally the use of funds provided for official travel expenses of Members of Congress and legislative branch employees from being used for airline accommodations that are not coach class. Further, the bill prohibits former Members of Congress and elected officers of Congress from lobbying Congress, and it prohibits the House of Representatives from considering legislation that does not have demonstrable bipartisan support.

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Timeline

  1. 17 September 2020

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, the Judiciary, and Rules, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 September 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 17 September 2020

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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