A resolution to amend the Rules of the House of Representatives to restrict the honoraria any Member may receive from persons with legislative interests before committees upon which the Member serves.

referredUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

22 April 1985

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Referred to House Committee on Rules.

Summary

Amends rule XLVII of the Rules of the House of Representatives to limit the amount of honoraria a Member may receive from persons having a direct interest in legislation before any committee upon which such Member serves. Declares that a person having a direct interest in legislation includes: (1) lobbyists and associates; and (2) any person which maintains a separate fund for political purposes. Revises the definition of travel expenses to limit the cost of lodging and meals to the estimated average daily subsistence cost as reported by the General Services Administration.

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summary · EN · 22 April 1985
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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-resolution/138
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