A bill to put an end to congressional perks and privileges.

Summary

Makes it illegal to furnish any Member of Congress, at the expense 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. Amends Federal law with respect to congressional offices to prohibit: (1) franking privileges for mail matter that does not constitute a response to an inquiry, comment, or other communication received from a person mailed to that person or to another person who has responsibility with regard to the subject matter of such inquiry, comment, or other communication; and (2) mass mailings as franked mail.

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Timeline

1. 14 November 1991

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Governmental Affairs.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 November 1991

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · undated · Official file

Documents

2 official files

• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 14 November 1991

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Sponsors

• Sen. Packwood, Bob [R-OR] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Smith, Bob [R-NH-1] · R · Cosponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing

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